Position Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supporting plant production requirements and providing leadership and training to direct reports. This includes responsibility for daily production according to customer specifications, plus corporate and plant policies, procedures, and specifications. Will also monitor/reduce scrap, ensure safety of employees and assist all other functioning departments within the plant.

This position oversees our 2nd shift (Monday-Friday 2pm-Midnight). 

Key Responsibilities

This position is a key production role which coordinates manufacturing departments while adhering to safety, quality, and environmental policies. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, delivery, customer satisfaction, and employee relations goals and standards are critical. Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required.

• Select and train employees to successfully perform their job.
• Hold employees accountable to perform duties efficiently, productively, and safely.
• Manage and mentor two Team Leads to schedule production, effectively communicate, take ownership of value stream, and overall be a succession to the supervisor.
• Understand 5S and implement within the plant to reach sustainability.
• Support quality, safety and environmental policies.
• Coordinate with the various departments and ensure proper workflow through the plant.
• Makes entries into Kronos and SAP as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining union-free environment in Trenton.
• Other duties as required.

Required Education & Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role within manufacturing
• Associates Degree required (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and mechanical skill
• SAP and Kronos experience would be beneficial
• Willing to work any shift and overtime as required