Production Supervisor - Rimports

3 days off per week, flexible schedules, (some weekends as needed, ability to rotate shifts)and a fun, family-friendly environment!

Rimports of Provo, UT is looking to hire a full-time Production Supervisor to join our team. Are you outgoing and highly motivated? Do you want to work for a thriving company that will respect you? If so, please read on!

We offer incredible benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting, an employee assistance program, weekly giveaways, safety celebrations, and top-notch company parties. If this sounds like the right purchasing opportunity for you, apply today!

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. The Supervisor plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, trains employees on safety and production processes, encourages a culture of teamwork and accountability, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. A majority of time is spent on the floor with the production team documenting all production activity.

This role will report to the Production Manager.

Essential Functions / Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise between 20-30 temporary & permanent employees in the production area, including Production Workers, Assistant Supervisors, Quality Control Leads & Reliefs, Mixers, Back-Up Mixers, Machine Operators. & Data Entry Clerks
• Schedule the workflow of the production team to meet daily production requirements
• Direct & manage production team members in their daily activities to maximize yield, maximize efficiency, & reduce waste/errors
• Document all production processes, including daily attendance of employees and sending a daily recap email to executives
• Must certify in-house to operate forklifts & walkie ridies competently
• Drive start-up, change-overs & shut-down activities along with controlling down time
• Responsible for controlling overtime & total payroll costs of all production employees
• Administer & implement company policies & procedures consistently & fairly
• Organize & verify daily production documentation & data entry
• Train production employees on a daily basis (both individually & in large groups) while keeping safety the highest priority; Conduct daily safety stretches, warehouse walkthroughs, & weekly toolbox trainings
• Validate manufacturing processes, identify opportunities & issues, & implement corrective actions; Strive for continuous improvement
• Evaluate & provide performance reviews to production team members & make recommendations for promotions & temporary employees to be hired as company employees
• Follow company disciplinary procedures to administer verbal & written warnings as necessary, working closely with the HR department
• Lift up to 50 pounds, lifting 30 pounds regularly
• Standing, bending, twisting, pushing & pulling repeatedly throughout a work shift
• Physically able to actively participate in a fast-paced production environment daily
• Keep work areas clean & uncluttered
• Report all safety concerns to Manager immediately
• Shift work is required; ability to rotate shifts as needed
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by Manager

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal
• Organized, dependable, strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude & experience with automated equipment
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, strong work ethic
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to train & relay accurate direction to employees
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to change tasks at a moment's notice; excellent at time management

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Program knowledge):

• 5 years manufacturing experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual - English & Spanish preferred, but not required
• Continuous improvement experience (LEAN) preferred
• Associate or Bachelors' degree preferred but not required; will train right candidate

Work Schedule:

Full time, four 10-hour shifts

Must be able to pass post-offer background check and drug test. Hiring status will be based on the results of background and drug testing.