Valway - Dye/Finish Production Supervisor

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Department Manager

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Supervisor must be able to assist the Production Manager and follow up on any open items dealing with the floor.  Also, has overall responsibility for coordinating and managing assigned resources and associates to meet safety, quality and production goals.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.   Quality

a.   Investigate and communicate quality concerns.

b.   Conduct audits of varying types.

c.   Drive continuous improvement.

d.   Monitor product quality and take appropriate action when not meeting specifications

2.   Safety

a.   Lead and organize investigation of safety incidents.

b.   Be a First Responder.

c.   Continuously monitor safety processes and compliance.

d.   Conduct safety minimum job requirements as required by the Corporate Safety Standard Work minimum requirements policy.

3.   Productivity

a.   Ensure shift is properly manned and call in associates as needed to cover for attendance issues or run job himself or herself.

b.   Lead projects assigned by management and communicate status to management on a routine basis.

c.   Assist with shipping and receiving as necessary.

d.   Maintain housekeeping for entire location.  Audit each area of the plant for housekeeping, assign ownership to associates, and follow up.

e.   Take appropriate action to keep production moving.

f.   Apply good judgment on when to involve management concerning an issue no matter the time of day or night.

g.   Utilize key operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, and expenditure control.

h.   Support and implement any special instructions provided by plant leadership team.

4.   Personnel

a.   Enforce discipline.

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