Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Reports to: Plant Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The manufacturing supervisor manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, other production-related activities, and shipping to ensure the goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, to standard, and accurately shipped.

CORE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Motivates manufacturing staff by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintains quality by enforcing organization manufacturing standards.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains good working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Flexibility to work off-shifts and weekends due to a rotating shift schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Decision Making.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Financial Management.
• Business Acumen.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of at least a high school diploma or GED is required and a post-secondary degree is preferred. Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions. Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment. Must work effectively with divergent types of people. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications and contact management software. Driving is a requirement for this position. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and driving record which is acceptable to our insurance provider.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate orally in a clear, concise and effective manner with the company representatives, management, and staff, in one-on-one and group settings. Ability to use a telephone for communication. Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance at the facility. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Use office equipment such as a personal computer, copier, and facsimile machines. Ability to communicate in writing in a clear, concise, and effective manner. Sit or stand for extended time periods. Hearing and vision required to be within normal ranges. Ability to stoop, kneel or crouch. Sufficient manual dexterity required to operate equipment. Carry, push, pull, reach and lift up to 50 lbs. Tolerate inclement weather, including heat and cold. Normal range of tolerance to household and other types of typical industrial/construction chemicals and solvents. Flexibility to work off-shifts and weekends due to a rotating shift schedule. Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Garland Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, citizenship, sexual orientation, age (40 and older), disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated) or any other legally protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
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