Production Supervisor - Packaging 2nd shift

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Production Supervisor guides, directs and coaches production employees to safely manufacture high quality products at a sufficiently high volume to meet production standards with minimal waste. Provides work direction and leadership to production employees within the guidelines of standard work rules and employment policies. Oversees day-to-day operations of production group including making personnel changes and addressing performance, behavior and policy compliance. This position works a Monday - Thursday shift – 3:00 pm to 1:30 am and half days on Fridays.

WHAT YOU���LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Plan and schedule production runs to meet customer and scheduling demands. Achieve production goals at the required level of quality. Communicate with staff to ensure smooth flow of information and product to achieve production goals. Communicate with Plant Superintendent where necessary in order to modify and improve efficiency. Monitor production processes and proactively identify and address barriers. Trouble shoot and problem solve through root cause analysis. Communicate with other departments and help drive better working relations. (30%)

Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. (30%)

Help in developing continuous improvement culture. Manage and train employees on Lean program. Measure and report results to Leadership on a regular basis. (20%)

Consistently exemplify the highest of safety standards and monitor others to the same standards. Coordinate with other departments to meet objectives. Ensure that all Simpson policies and procedures are adhered to by all teammates. Review and edit employee timecards. Approve and deny employee time off requests. Work with the Human Resources department for staffing needs and conduct first face-to-face interviews. Develop or modify training procedure and keep track of all training. (10%)

Monitor, manage and prioritize manufacturing and receiving activities to ensure goals are attained and standards met. Approve work orders, monitor backorders and manage on-site raw materials. Annual participation in inventories. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• College degree or technical school certificate in business is preferred.
• 5 years of related manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to read blue prints and use calipers preferred.
• 2 years of managing others is required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others’ to make improvements or take corrective action.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outl