Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Comer Industries, USA Inc. is seeking a motivated and qualified Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for directly leading a manufacturing team of hourly production personnel and supervision and indirectly leading support team members from production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality and maintenance. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while supporting the organization's goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

Leads all related production planning activities for the defined area of responsibility. This requires cross functional communication and cooperation throughout the organization.
Plan and coordinate resources to drive operational excellence.
Lead daily production meetings and lead monthly operations review and forecast meetings for the respective area of responsibility.
Implement improvements through the use of lean manufacturing practices such as: Problem identification and problem solving techniques (PPS), value stream mapping, use of Kanban/Heijunka systems TPM processes, Loss Time Analysis, KASS and LELC, etc.
Act as coach or mentor for direct reports and other team members to develop skills in lean concepts, leadership and the development of next level associates to further drive the improvement philosophy to all levels of the organization.
Active involvement in the training process and assures that training is carried out within area of responsibility.
Encourages direct reports to make suggestions to improve the production process by leading and/or participating in Kaizen events, Employee Involvement (EI) time, listening to suggestions, and promoting two-way open communications among employees, co-workers, peers and management.
Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to established safety practices as well as actively participating in safety committee meetings.
Actively participates/supports quality related functions including support efforts for ISO standards, process, product, and other audits which support/improve departmental/line activities.
Interface with customers and management to support the company’s goals and objectives.

All decisions relating to employment, i.e. hiring, termination, promotion, etc., require the approval of Human Resources.

Qualification requirements:

Associates degree or higher in Management or Engineering or relevant experience, preferred
3-5 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
Understanding targets and capability to create/ deliver a plan to achieve them; monitor accordingly
Ability to appropriately escalate any deviations/ potential deviations from the plan
Ability to create/grow the culture of CI - Facilitate Improvements while teaching the tools
Problem Solving skills -- 5Y, Fishbone, A3, etc..
Organizational skills - production, projects, people, etc..
Check/ Act on Std. Work - Develop and sustain LSW to support this
Proven experience in building, leading and motivating teams ·
Self-directed with effective time management skills, strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and work within a global growing organization.
Must have strong oral and written English communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, cost management skills, and innovative problem solving skills.
Experience with MS Office software
Understanding of MRP systems

Experience implementing lean in a manufacturing environment

Set expectations, coach, recognize and provide constructive feedback as appropriate to EI team i.e. Proven experience in leading teams

Additional Information:
Physical Demands:

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
May occasionally be required to lift or move objects of up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

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 the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is usually moderate.
Majority of time will be spent on plant floor which is hot in the summer and cold in the winter
Enclosed office on factory floor is climate controlled

Requirement to off-shift to cover vacations and weekends when necessary to cover production
Comer Industries USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.