Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

As a Production Supervisor, you will be part of holding production staff accountable to Roastar’s safety, quality, and performance goals. You will demonstrate leadership qualities that promote a safe work environment, open & honest communication, and effective continuous improvement practices. You will collaborate with teams to problem solve and communicate best practices, policies & procedures with staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Follow all Company safety policies and safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.

• Follow all Company policies, rules, and regulations.

• Act as a professional representative of Roastar, Inc. at all times.

• Model Roastar’s core values: Be a dreamer. Be pioneering. Be a typical Midwesterner.

• Supervise direct staff to ensure safety, quality, performance, and delivery requirements are met.

• Set expectations for performance and conduct by communicating goals, policies, and procedures to all employees. Motivate employees to do their best work.

• Personnel responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Evaluating team morale through open communication and check-ins with staff

  • Evaluating the performance of employees and delivery employee evaluations

  • Recommending salary adjustments, promotions, transfers & holding employees accountable using guidelines set by employee handbook

  • Verifying employee timecards, scheduling overtime as needed, & scheduling vacations

  • Monitoring absenteeism and tardiness, and approving requests for time off

  • Recommending staff adjustments as needed

  • Complying with applicable federal and state laws

  • Implementing suggestion, disciplinary and problem review procedures

  • Troubleshooting and guiding employees on mechanical, material and technical issues

  • Understanding, supporting, and enforcing Company safety policies & procedures.

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality.

• Give recognition for good performance and provide guidance when improvement is needed.

• Assist in the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the Company’s standards for safety, quality, equipment, and products.

• Keep management informed on general conditions and on matters of importance which could impact safety, culture/morale, quality and/or cost.

• Communicate supervisory goals and management policies to respective employees.

• Handle informal grievances and assist in the settlement of formal grievances.

• Develop and maintain positive employee relations and ensure open lines of communication with employees.

• Complete special projects as assigned.

• Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, documents, etc.

• Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.

• Coordinate with other departments to maintain production schedules and collaborate with team when overtime is required.

• Inspect products and processes, ensuring quality standards are met in accordance with customer and Company specifications.

• In collaboration with the Engineering and Process Improvement teams, create and maintain manufacturing specifications for products and equipment.

• Collaborate with Operations Manager to control labor, material, and supply expenses within budgetary constraints.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in a leadership role with direct reports

• Experience working in a manufacturing setting.

• Associate degree in Supervision or Management is preferred.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

• Proven leadership skills and capabilities.

Specific Skills, Licensure and Certifications

• Strong attention to detail, active listening, and communication skills – including written & interpersonal.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and solution focused mindset.

• Positive attitude and desire to build a productive work environment for staff.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) and able to learn Company specific systems.

• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees/teams of the organization.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; walk or stand; move from place to place. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach above shoulders; lift and carry; and push and pull. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use foot / feet to operate machines / equipment; and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may occasionally perform work related travel.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud dependent upon the machinery you are exposed to. In such cases wearing of PPE is mandatory.

General

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of management. The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.