Production Supervisor - Packaging 2nd shift

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Production Supervisor guides, directs and coaches production employees to safely manufacture high quality products at a sufficiently high volume to meet production standards with minimal waste. Provides work direction and leadership to production employees within the guidelines of standard work rules and employment policies. Oversees day-to-day operations of production group including making personnel changes and addressing performance, behavior and policy compliance. This position works a Monday - Thursday shift - 3:00 pm to 1:30 am and half days on Fridays.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Plan and schedule production runs to meet customer and scheduling demands. Achieve production goals at the required level of quality. Communicate with staff to ensure smooth flow of information and product to achieve production goals. Communicate with Plant Superintendent where necessary in order to modify and improve efficiency. Monitor production processes and proactively identify and address barriers. Trouble shoot and problem solve through root cause analysis. Communicate with other departments and help drive better working relations. (30%)

Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. (30%)

Help in developing continuous improvement culture. Manage and train employees on Lean program. Measure and report results to Leadership on a regular basis. (20%)

Consistently exemplify the highest of safety standards and monitor others to the same standards.Coordinate with other departments to meet objectives.Ensure that all Simpson policies and procedures are adhered to by all teammates. Review and edit employee timecards. Approve and deny employee time off requests. Work with the Human Resources department for staffing needs and conduct first face-to-face interviews. Develop or modify training procedure and keep track of all training. (10%)

Monitor, manage and prioritize manufacturing and receiving activities to ensure goals are attained and standards met.Approve work orders, monitor backorders and manage on-site raw materials.Annual participation in inventories. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• College degree or technical school certificate in business is preferred.
• 5 years of related manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to read blue prints and use calipers preferred.
• 2 years of managing others is required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others' to make improvements or take corrective action.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook to carry out work required.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to conduct tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Knowledge of elimination of waste, continuous improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Quality Built In, JIT, Kanban, and levelized production.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications would be nice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit , talk and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printer/scanner, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This is a full-time, exempt position is located in Gallatin, TN.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$65,000 - $104,300 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.