Production Supervisor

We, at Elite Comfort Solutions LLC, are searching for a Production Supervisor. This is a salaried position for our overnight shift schedule. Work hours will be 6pm to 6am Mon thru Fri in Conover, NC.  Did you know we are a global leader in foam technology?  That’s right!  In fact, we have been pioneers in this industry for over 20 years.  Since then, we have partnered with Leggett & Platt and been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

 

 

As a Production Supervisor you will have the opportunity to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operation workers in multiple departments. Your responsibilities will include confirming all departments are communicating effectively about orders, monitoring workflow daily, and coordinating any variations from the production schedules. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by driving the transformation of process efficiency, effectiveness, and safety. You will be working with a team that is talented and close knit and values collaboration, attention to detail, and thorough communication.

 

So, what will you be doing as a Production Supervisor?

 

• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels, to ensure that activities are performed effectively, and to respond to fluctuating workloads. 
• Data entry for production lines. 
• Coordinates with other supervisors on daily schedule, workflow, personnel issues, etc. 
• Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems. 
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion, in order to ensure that it has been performed properly. 
• Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders. 
• Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded, and problems encountered. 
• Evaluate employee performance. 
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports. 
• Fills in for any area, employee, or department as needed. 
• Process the orders in order to communicate material flow, and follow up on rush, sample or shortage orders. 
• Check all equipment, tools, PPE to be sure all is in proper & safe condition. 
• Ensure that workers are using personal protective equipment, complying with all safety policies and using safe work practices. 
• Coordinates with the Human Resource Department and Plant Management to document infractions and discipline employees for poor performance, violation of safety practices, and other policy/rule violations, as necessary. 
• Report changes in production that affect the essential job duties, minimum job requirements and possible safety hazards for jobs in areas of responsibility to the HR Department to ensure job descriptions and JSAs are kept current. 
• Check quality of material coming into departments and monitor the status of various orders. 
• Show operators how styles are to be fabricated and assist in the training of new employees in those operations. 
• Expedite necessary orders through the plant. 
• Assist in making sure all raw materials are ordered as needed. 
• Communicate any necessary information to plant personnel. 
• Perform quality checks.
• All other duties as assigned.  
• Work hours are overnight 6pm – 6am Monday through Friday

 

 

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting. CNC cutting equipment, horizontal and vertical saws. Previous foam experience
• Previous work experience in a “Lean” manufacturing environment. 
• Possess strong knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution of goods. 
• Some general knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, usage, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to effectively present information and answer questions from managers, customers, sales force, etc. 
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