Production Supervisor-night shift - TWE Nonwovens US. Inc.

TWE Nonowovens US, Inc. is hiring!

TWE is continuing to expand successfully, we are seeking an experienced night shift Production Supervisor for our Fort Wayne, IN. location. 

We are looking for dynamic individuals that are comfortable in a fast pace environment and want to continue to learn and grow with a forward-thinking global organization.

With three U.S facilities and corporate offices located in High Point, NC, TWE Nonwovens US, Inc. offers a small company, an entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential and competitive compensation/benefit packages which includes:

 * 401(K) plan with company match

* Health, Dental, Vision, Life with no waiting period

* Employer-paid STD/LTD & AD&D benefits

* Tuition reimbursement

* Ongoing training, coaching, and support

* 9 paid company holidays  * Gain Sharing Program 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Production Supervisor will be responsible for directing and coordinating with designated personnel to ensure that production and performance are aligned with TWE Nonwovens US goals/values. This position will also be responsible for providing effective training to key members of the production operations, relaying effective communication strategies, and providing leadership and technical guidance to ensure that production goals, quality standards, and safety goals are met.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

•       Receive and provide oral and/or written instructions in performing assigned duties.

• Prepare work schedules for production employees and provide daily work assignments.
• Attend daily production meetings along with other meetings as required.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure that the on-going process of continuous quality improvement is maintained.
• Develop and train operators of all equipment to ensure consistent performance.
• Communicates, implements, and monitors safety programs and procedures.
• Maintain department in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion.
• Work alongside the Personnel Department to schedule adequate and competent staff to effectively run operations.
• Prepares and/or maintains various logs, records, and reports, such as production, maintenance, inventory, etc.; may purchase supplies, parts, and/or equipment; may assist in developing and monitoring the budget.
• Make a visual inspection of machinery for quality and production.
• Keep machinery in condition for best performance and highest efficiency via preventive maintenance programs and maintenance performance.
• Direct inventory control program to direct the lowest possible inventory expense, on-hand availability of all raw material, and reduce space allocation inventory storage.
• Maintain liaison with other plant functions and use all other available means to keep fully informed of developments in the area of new and improved machinery, materials, and techniques.
• Document and record associate production, time, safety incidents, absenteeism, and corrective actions promptly and accurately.
• Develop and recommend standards in the areas of manpower requirements, volume, and priority of work and cost expenditures for the production, maintenance, and shipping departments.
• As needed, operates equipment and performs duties related to the successful operation of the department.
• Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

•       Responsible for meeting and /or exceeding standards of quality, cost, production, efficiency, and waste control.

•       Develop and work alongside maintenance to ensure a maintenance program is in place and help maintain machines in the department and understand their capabilities, manufacturer's recommended settings, etc.

•       Provide and interpret for management, accurate and timely reports on operations of the plant.