Job Description:
Shift Supervisor (Manufacturing)
Location: [Specify Location]
Job Summary
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient production environment. This role includes managing production staff, maintaining quality standards, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Essential Responsibilities
Safety
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Actively participate in the safety committee and promote daily safety awareness.
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Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards throughout the plant.
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Conduct or assist with regular monthly safety meetings and training.
Production
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Supervise and coordinate plant employee activities to ensure smooth operations.
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Train and assist employees on proper procedures and best practices.
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Analyze workloads to determine time and material requirements for efficiency.
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Provide direction on job assignments and methods for completing tasks.
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Monitor production for cleanliness, safety, quality, and productivity.
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Communicate effectively with peers, subordinates, and management.
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Conduct weekly employee meetings to reinforce performance and safety goals.
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Operate mobile equipment as needed (e.g., forklift, front-end loader, yard jockey).
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Complete and distribute daily shift reports covering production data, attendance, downtime, safety, and housekeeping.
Shipping and Receiving
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Supervise loading and unloading of trucks and ensure proper documentation.
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Verify incoming shipments and communicate inventory changes.
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Support monthly inventory counts and assist in maintaining accurate records.
Evaluations
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Conduct and present performance evaluations for shift employees.
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Recommend promotions, transfers, or disciplinary actions as needed.
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Verify payroll timecards and monitor attendance and compliance.
Quality
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Ensure adherence to all current quality assurance procedures.
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Conduct and record daily quality tests to verify product standards.
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Assist in developing and implementing new quality procedures as necessary.
Other Duties
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Attend and participate in plant meetings.
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Remain observant of plant operations and contribute ideas for improvement.
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Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Supervisory experience required; manufacturing experience preferred.
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Must be able to stand continuously for 810-hour shifts.
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Ability to perform repetitive motions, including bending and lifting 2040 lbs multiple times per minute.
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Experience operating forklifts, front-end loaders, and yard jockeys preferred.