Production Supervisor in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina at Elementia

Night 2 Production Supervisor - 7:00PM - 7:00AM, 3-on, 3-off

GENERAL FUNCTION

This position is responsible for supervising a trained work team on one of the night shifts to produce fiber cement siding in accordance with established standard operating procedures and management objectives while ensuring a safe working environment.
• This position is a non-exempt role and eligible for shift premium and overtime.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates the activities of the plant on a night shift (3-on, 3-off; 7:00PM to 7:00AM)
• Keeps all employees on the shift informed of job duties, breaks, and rotation
• Responsible for employee productivity and output
• Monitors safety, quality, housekeeping and quantities produced per-shift
• Ensures that all new employees are properly trained
• Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies
• Participates in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance
• Performs assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions
• Understands the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions

PROBLEM-SOLVING:

• Must be able to organize, prioritize, and use discretion and good judgment in decision making and interpretation of information
• Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required (minimum of high school diploma or GED)
• 3-5 years progressively responsible positions in a manufacturing environment
• Must be proficient in using computer
• Must know how to work well on a team
• Internal contacts include all levels of employees and management
• External contacts may include customers/distributors
• Both internal and external contacts require the ability to establish rapport and maintain professional relationships
• Strong interpersonal and leadership management skills
• Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment
• Must participate in safety committees and activities
• Must work safely wearing all required PPE
• Possible occasional travel in the field