Supervisor-Production, Building Products - 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri 4p-12a) at Westlake

Elkland, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Building Products, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
3 - 5 years' experience in functional role
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and company manuals and procedures
Honest, dedicated, and enthusiastic team player with solid work ethic
Versed in training and development of exempt and non-exempt employees
Strong communication skills and ability to connect with team members
Ability to observe, identify, deduce and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
Quick learner and ability to work under minimal supervision
Participated in one or more of the following process improvements: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cost of Quality, Demand Flow Technology, JIT, TQM, ISO 9000-2000, Kaizen, 5S
Ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds, levels and positions
Math skills and computer skills
Communicate effectively and tactfully to different levels in the organization in person and on the telephone
Able to handle confidential information
Computer literate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP
Ability to pay attention to details
Work in an environment where exposure to sounds or noise levels may be uncomfortable
Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
Prolong standing or other stationary positions
Complete repetitive movements
Bend and/or twist
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Move or traverse about the facilities
Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

Responsibilities

Champion and foster safety culture within department, leading communications, initiatives and upholding standards for a safe work environment
Understand and follow Safety Escalation process for the plant, performing as the primary contact when plant leadership is off site
Ensure department and equipment are ready and available to meet production schedules based upon production scheduling demands
Review production schedules and plan labor resources necessary to complete schedule
Act as primary contact for all employee conflicts, administering and mediating where necessary
Monitor and address production exceptions related to machine down time and scrap anomalies
Establish and maintain standards for training and progression of employees within the operations of the department; ensure that all production personnel are trained by supervising appropriate training programs
Engage the broader Operations team with initiatives and align standards across departments when appropriate
Responsible for implementing and coordinating in conjunction with Continuous Improvement all 5S and CI standards
Communicate effectively with employees to align production priorities with employee requests
Conduct scheduled shift meetings to communicate Operations priorities and immediate needs of the shift
Provide guidance on quality issues, escalating according to procedure when required
Perform all supervisor tasks related to payroll and employee engagement through designated applications (e.g., Training Exchange, Workday)
Assist in conducting the formal and informal performance appraisals and hiring new employees
All other duties as requested or assigned by Operations Superintendent

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Safety ManagementProduction SchedulingEmployee SupervisionLabor PlanningConflict ResolutionMachine MonitoringEmployee TrainingContinuous Improvement5S MethodologyShift ManagementQuality ControlPayroll Processing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What shift does this Production Supervisor position work?

This is a 2nd shift position from 4pm to 12am, Monday through Friday.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Production Supervisor role?

Required skills include strong communication, ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, training and development experience, process improvement knowledge like Lean Manufacturing or 5S, and math and computer skills.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment that enriches work life and career experience, emphasizing a cohesive team environment, strong employee relations, safety culture, and continuous improvement initiatives like 5S.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Supervisor position?

Strong candidates are honest, dedicated team players with a solid work ethic, quick learners who work under minimal supervision, experience in process improvements like Lean or 5S, and skills in communication, troubleshooting, and training.