Production Supervisor

Summary:

• Location: Portage, IN
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a good image of the company and achieve safety and performance goals.
• Motivate, coach, train, and lead employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently.
• Supervise multiple departments and diverse team of production operators.
• Ensure all employees are at their assigned work areas to begin work with sufficient workloads.
• Maintain an even and timely workflow through production floor/soil sort.
• Assure accuracy and accountability using production and quality metrics.
• Consistently enforce company policies and procedures.
• Provide training and follow-up to ensure employees perform according to job descriptions.
• Collaborate with HR for hiring, training, and employee improvement needs.
• Approve PTO and leave schedules for employees.
• Ensure employees are properly introduced to company objectives, policies, and safety standards.
• Enhance production (PPOH) and reduce productive labor percentage.
• Review production and goal performance records with management routinely.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Manager for equipment repairs and follow-ups.
• Ensure prompt and satisfactory response to customer concerns.
• Verify safety, quality, and productivity standards are met daily.
• Maintain plant organization/cleanliness through proper 5S process management.
• Set goals and deadlines for performance aligning with company objectives.
• Prepare and submit performance reports and recommend promotions based on performance.

Requirements:

• Ability to stand on feet up to 10 hours a day.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to work on production floor.
• Ability to push/pull soil/clean carts weighing up to 800 lbs. (on wheels).
• Must meet physical requirements such as bending, twisting, and pulling.
• Management skills to organize and direct oneself and effectively train others.
• Accountability for actions and accuracy in work.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills for complex issues.
• Training skills to develop particular skills in others.
• High School Graduate.
• Minimum 6 months of related production experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook.