Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Directs and coordinates activities of the Operations department for 2nd and 3rd shift.  This includes manufacturing and packaging of products as well as managing of material handling activities.

Responsibilities - Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of manufacturing associates and material handlers on both 2nd and 3rd shift
• Coordinates with other supervisors to ensure business requirements are met.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and other problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Reviews manpower requirements and recommends adjustments based on schedules and material inputs. 
• Review the performance of employees and institutes corrective action or training when required. Maintain disciplinary process and participate in grievance resolution.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, increase efficiency and quality of product.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include but not limited to participation in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Works with factory management to resolve worker grievances or submit unsettled grievances to next level management for action.
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

Experience: 5 years of manufacturing experience.  Supervision experience preferred.

Education: Associates Degree and/or four years’ experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Word).
• Experience in working in a Union environment.
• Preferred experience with SAP.
• Preferred experience/knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques.

Background: This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required, applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation. This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.