Shop Supervisor - 2nd shift

• Assist the Production Manager in scheduling production by sales orders to meet customer requirements.  The schedule may include first and second-shift operations.
• Compile job packets for the production floor.
• Issue change, cancellation, and rush orders.
• Ensure safety in the plant at all times and in every operation.
• Operate production and manage production personnel at high levels of productivity and efficiency.
• Lead employees to carry out assigned tasks.
• Develop and coach employees to higher levels of performance.
• Analyze and problem-solve day-to-day issues on the production floor.
• Lead production team meetings.
• Work Saturday overtime as required. 
• Train personnel in various production processes.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and supplies required for Seals & Shelters with the Supply Chain Team.
• Ensure proper inventory control including performing cycle counting materials.
• Develop metrics for monitoring departmental performance.
• Ensure the highest level of quality of every product produced.
• Schedule shipment of completed orders.
• Coordinate with Sales for the timely production and shipment of customer orders.
• Schedule maintenance and repair of equipment on time.
• Conduct production time studies.
• Utilize manufacturing software.
• Create job packets and assign work orders to production.
• Staff the operation with appropriate headcount and talent, and provide training and coaching as required.
• Collaborate with Production Manager & Sales Manager to create New Products based on customer input. 
• Duties may include:
• Assist in developing new products and enhancing current products
• Create prototypes of new product ideas
• May require travel to the customer's site
• Evaluate the manufacturability of new products
• Provide Production leadership/management including assisting the Production Manager in long-range production planning, creating and achieving annual production objectives, yearly business planning/budgeting, and establishment of projects and initiatives to achieve Seals & Shelter production objectives.
• Track, document, and report production output and shipments daily.
• Assist the Production Manager as requested to create product builds and document costs.
• Assist Production Manager on all aspects of costing including:
• Determine product cost using a costed bill of materials.
• Monitor and improve purchasing of materials through competitive pricing for quality materials.
• Monitor costs and establish and implement plans for the continuous improvement of buy practices to reduce the inventory without affecting the ability to serve our customers
• Promote and maintain a culture and environment of continuous improvement, based on comprehensive development and execution of Lean business practices.
• Establish growth/improvement goals and objectives, along with all relevant key performance indicators.
• Ensure follow-through on action planning to meet established goals.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and other functional groups (HR, Sales, Finance, Engineering) to achieve overall business objectives.  
• Strong focus on moral leadership, constructive competitiveness, self/employee development, and accountability. 

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business preferred; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in computer software:  MS Excel, Word.
• Must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and computer skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative, and have the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with no supervision, show great attention to detail, and demonstrate strong accuracy and accountability skills.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, meet deadlines, and resolve conflicts with minimal supervision concerning assignments varying from routine to complex.
• Analyze, synthesize, and meaningfully communicate production-related information and data regularly.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Honesty and integrity are absolute requirements for this position.

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