ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Production Supervisor will oversee and manage all elements of the production of goods. Coordinate and manage the production staff in such a manner as to ensure that all company objectives and production schedules are continually met at minimal labor cost and with minimal production interruption.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide overall supervision of the entire production staff including but not limited to interviewing and selecting job candidates, providing instruction, training employees, designating work assignments, reviewing work, establishing deadlines, conducting performance appraisals, and addressing and resolving issues. Continually review product quality levels and ensure that all Corporate and Plant quality standards are being achieved. Accurately complete, process and file all daily logs, quality records and any other related production paperwork.  Review and monitor scrap levels and assume overall accountability for scrap. Review production operation and processes and identify areas for improvement. Be able to offer recommendations for improvement and be able to successfully implement changes Monitor for the proper functioning of machinery and correct and/or provide notice of an issue. Participate in the tracking of inventory levels. Make procurement requests for any needed production materials, supplies or equipment. Provide oversight and training of production staff and coordinate transition period between the different shifts to ensure expectations and goals are understood and met. Ensure manpower requirements are adequate to meet these expectations and goals. Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all housekeeping and safety rules, guidelines and procedures, and enforce all lock out/tag out procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Strong communication and problem solving skills, as well as a commitment to positive employee relations. This is a physically demanding job that can require the ability to lift 40+ pounds, grip, work over head, pull at chest height, bend, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, reach, climb and carry various materials and equipment. Manufacturing leadership experience required. Demonstrated ability to support multiple teams in order to consistently reach production goals is required. Demonstrated ability to support and encourage staff, demonstrate empathy to others, to be trained, and take direction is required.  This ability should include appreciation for coaching of other people leaders (development of production supervisors and team leads who in turn must have or learn how to coach individual team members). Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.  Flexible to work in fast paced, changing environment. Not afraid to get dirty and handle tools/equipment daily.