Morales Professional Services is currently conducting a search for a client in Elkhart seeking two (2) Production Supervisors for the 2nd shift operations. Hours for 2nd shift are from 2:30pm – 11:00pm Monday – Friday.
This role will provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and coordination of manufacturing operations, including production control, quality, materials, maintenance, and process engineering in their assigned area. The role ensures safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met while driving continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and employee development. The Supervisor also ensures weekly standard work and visual management processes are in place to sustain production flow, employee engagement, and accountability.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead, coach, and motivate hourly production employees, driving accountability for safety, quality, and performance.
- Ensure new team members are trained, introduced, and integrated into the team.
- Support cross-training, coaching, and skill development to build a flexible workforce.
- Participate in the hiring process to help select the right candidates to join the team.
- Administer discipline for attendance and other actions, as necessary.
- Conduct performance reviews for new hires and existing team members.
- Conduct line meetings or team huddles several times throughout the day to keep the team informed, aligned, and motivated.
- Celebrate wins with the team, recognize team and/or individual performance, and promote engagement to sustain a positive culture.
- Enforce company Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate with plant management to plan production and maintain acceptable inventory levels throughout the plant.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and organized workplace by enforcing company safety programs and 5S standards.
- Never walk past an unsafe act; model 'Safety First' culture in all decisions.
- Stay on the production floor overseeing production flow; adjust as needed, including moving team members to prevent bottlenecks.
- Participate in Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and 5S audits to sustain improvements.
REQUIREMENTS:
Associates degree preferred but will substitute for solid experience in the area of manufacturing supervision. Seeking candidates with at least 2-3 years of solid supervision experience. Must have solid experience in Lean material flow and production processes. Be able to multi-task and have the energy to operate in a fast-pace, sometimes high stress environment! Must have solid computer skills.
