Production Supervisor, 3Rd Shift

Division Information

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Garden Safe, EcoLogic and Liquid Fence.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor supervises hourly staff and temporary employees in the production area in accordance with the organization's policies, lean practices, and applicable laws. They oversee production runs on assigned line(s) in accordance with published schedule. They Production Supervisor also ensures quality of production meets or exceeds standards and ensures all work is performed in a safe and compliant fashion.

The Night Shift Supervisor will be on a CWW (Continuous Work Week) schedule working 4 days on, 4 days off with the hours of 6:30pm-7:00am.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Must understand, demonstrate, and always promote safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment.

• Maintain high levels of quality to eliminate sub-standard products.

• Create and maintain a positive environment for all employees free of intimidation and harassment.

• Responsible for selection and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems and disputes.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Ensure direct reports comply with all policies and procedures.

• Improve efficiency of assigned area using lean principles, effective leadership, and KPIs.

• Ensure all area KPI's are met.

• Establish, document, and/or adjust work procedures to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and safety goals are met.

• Recommend and help implement improvements to plant safety, production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

• Ensure Training of direct reports on the proper mechanical adjustments to production line equipment.

• Contribute to the accomplishment of Key Performance Indicators including safety, quality, production, cost and development.

• Working with the Quality department interpret specifications and job orders to production workers.

• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals and improve overall work environment.

• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization to ensure coordination of activities of each department.

• Maintain records as required by policy, practice, and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred and three plus years of relevant experience in manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Technical experience in mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair is strongly preferred.

• Previous supervisory experience is required.

• Experience and/or training in Lean manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge and understanding of manufacturing principles including, but not limited to:

• machine variables and constraints of production lines

• lean practices

• change over procedures

• equipment trouble shooting

• Ability to comprehend and follow the SOP's, work instructions, and production masters.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to help in the writing of SOPs, work instructions, standard work, Etc.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Ability to communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Work Environment

• 10% normal office environment and 90% manufacturing environment

• Overtime may be required during the week as well as on weekends

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