<p>Summary</p> <p>The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor manages the day-to-day production activities of the hourly assembly employees in accordance with company policy, and product quality standards. This individual is expected to utilize labor hours efficiently and minimize non-value-added activity. The supervisor is responsible to identify and resolve production-related problems by working closely with the direct labor workforce and support personnel.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Manage hourly production personnel Oversee all operations in department to maximize capacity and efficiency Controlling processes for various operations (including safety & quality) Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures (both company and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuries Maintain a safe and clean work environment by directing and educating team members on best practices Ensure product is built to scheduled customer ship dates Review unfavorable work order variance and work with Manufacturing Engineering to drive improvement Evaluate each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in the training of the hourly operators Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action Communicate and enforce company policies and initiate disciplinary actions as required Discipline and coach employees who fall short of job expectations Evaluate labor requirements and work with management to assure proper staffing levels Investigate and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service Make recommendations for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc. Monitor and drive the production floor to execute to schedule requirements through ERP schedules or established Pull System Resolve material shortages by working with Purchasing and Planning Drive Continuous Improvement by implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO principles)</p> <p>Qualifications/Requirements</p> <p>Supervisory experience preferred Wire and Cable experience preferred High School Diploma or equivalent 7+ years in a manufacturing environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Experience with Lean manufacturing preferred Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities Interact well and coach team members Lead by example Knowledge of production processes and equipment Highly organized Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran</p>