Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift - Alcom of Maine

Position:             Production Supervisor                                  Status:                 Exempt (salary)

Reports To:        Production Manager                                     Date:                    June, 2024

Direct Reports:  Production Workers                                      Location:             Winslow, ME

Schedule:           Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00AM - 7:30PM

Position Summary:

Supervises a team in the manufacturing and assembly of aluminum trailers, meeting productivity goals without compromising safety or quality. Duties include performance management, employee relations, scheduling and assigning work, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and workplace policies.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversees a line of Production Workers from welders to finishers to meet daily production targets. Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results.
• Oversees the employee schedule to ensure adequate labor is available to meet production target. Maintains the labor rate within established range and seeks to improve efficiencies.
• Managers the performance of subordinates by setting expectations and goals; ensures that employees are provided both positive and constructive feedback in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with company policies, laws and regulations, and best practices.
• Ensures a well-rounded team through cross training; develops subordinates by offering challenging assignments and discussing opportunities for growth.
• Ensures that communication is sufficient from lead technician to Production Manager.
• Reviews work orders to identify potential issues to avoid delays in production.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of Production floor.
• Works safely by following all safety policies and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensure employees are held to high expectations of safety.
• Ensures that finished product meets quality expectations. Strive for highest level of quality and understands the need for continuous improvement; supports the concept of “good enough is never good enough.”
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Desired Education/Experience:

• Minimum: hands-on experience working with a variety of power tools.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous supervisory experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others in a positive manner.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline.
• Employee training and development.
• Measurement of performance to goals and standards.
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations
• Quality management systems and continuous improvement orientation.
• Attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution.
• Inventory management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player.
• Above average conflict resolution skills.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Standing—up to 80%
• Walking—up to 80%
• Lifting—Occasionally up to 75lbs
• Twisting—1-30 twists/day
• Pushing and pulling trailers with assistance—up to 2 times/day
• Bending—1-30 bends/day
• Kneeling—up to 5%
• Climbing—up to 10%
• Moderate deviations of the wrists
• Frequent use of both hands
• Exposure to moderate, steady and fairly loud noise, below 85db
• The ability to work in 80-90° F temperatures during the summer
• May be exposed to slippery work surfaces
• Exposure to dust, dirt and shavings