Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift( 2:30PM - 11:00PM)

Summary:

Directs and coordinates through the Manufacturing Manager - utilization, maintenance and improvement of equipment in order to conduct the manufacturing of quality products. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct all manufacturing activities as they pertain to the area of responsibility.
• Must be capable of identifying, selecting, weighing raw materials from pre-determined formulations.
• Discuss and schedule batches to meet priorities with the Manufacturing Manager.
• Direct and coordinate the manufacturing and matching of standards and specifications to a level where laboratory and/or customer approval may be obtained.
• Maintain quality level of product.
• Assist staff and others in making improvements in methods and procedures.
• Maintain costs within guidelines, initiate cost reductions within area of responsibility, while maintaining quality product.
• Attempt to reduce waste material and rework.
• Maintain GMP’s.
• Directly trains personnel assigned them to perform job requirements of the department.
• Responsible for employees’ safety through proper training in a safe work environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports on a regular basis for growth and development.
• Responsible for driving employee engagement and administering fair and consistent disciplinary action.
• Act as advisor to Manufacturing Manager in the creation of recommended budgets for the department.
• Operates within budgets as established.
• Responsible for the maintenance of good housekeeping within the department.
• Orders and maintains proper supplies for department with approval of immediate supervisor.   
• Required to work Saturdays as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or equivalency diploma.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment with leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven conflict resolution ability.
• Excellent mathematical, written, and verbal skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of responsibility and maintaining confidentiality.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated strong safety behavior and record.
• Knowledge of plant G.M.P.’s, environmental, safety and quality control procedures.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable attendance record.