Supervisor, Production
Knauf Insulation
- Inwood, WV
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
- Vacation time to enjoy getting away
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
- Ensure safety of crew during shifts; direct efforts of all Production and QA employees per shift; document and communicate performance feedback to employees – both positive and constructive
- Provide ongoing training and development for employees on crew
- Verify all raw materials, labeling, equipment set up, tools, production orders, warehouse availability and labor are ready for the current and upcoming runs
- Monitor and follow environmental monitoring and reporting procedure within designated response times
- Manage all issues that arise with Facility Emergency Contingency Plan
- Work with crew and other departments to continuously improve processes, products and safety; reduce costs through innovation based on historical product data
- Troubleshoot high-level issues with Key Operators, Maintenance personnel or Management
- Communicate daily with crew regarding safety, current issues, corrective actions, future plans and past performance (KPI’s) through the high performance team (HPT) boards and meetings
- Review production schedule and make sure proper people are assigned to appropriate job tasks; address adjustments to schedule; communicate adjustments to others as needed; monitor operating performances of equipment – contact maintenance for needed repairs, adjustments or troubleshooting
- Prepare all necessary paperwork and record keeping for shift; communicate with the off-going shift before starting a new shift and with the on-coming shift at the end of shift
- Associate’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
- Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of production experience in an industrial manufacturing facility
- Minimum three (3) years of supervisory/leadership experience in a similar environment
- Knowledge of production principles involved in project planning, resource allocation and leadership techniques
- Knowledge of SAP preferred
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies/practices
- Ability to communicate effectively throughout the plant and across the organization
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Ability to adhere to all safety standards while remaining focused on quality and service
- Ability to mentor and coach others
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities under limited supervision
- Ability to work in a hands-on industrial environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Project management skills
- Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills in a MS Windows Environment; proficient in Word and Excel