Shift Supervisor - Clarion Technologies : Job Details

Job Title: Shift Supervisor Department: Manufacturing Position Description: Manufacturing supervisory position with responsibility focused upon the supervision and development of manufacturing associates. Primary ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions: -Directly supervise manufacturing department maintaining company standards and safety rules. -Communicate daily priorities and activities to manufacturing team. -Interpret company policy for associates. -Control plant logistics cost by appropriate use of freight carrier -Coordinate shift efforts to optimize workflow and associate potential. -Improve stand operation work and system practices. -Support the Clarion TS16949 or related required applicable standards. -Update daily production tracking system, making sure data is correct and closed. Additional Responsibilities: -Assign daily work tasks for manufacturing associates, ensuring proper job rotation. -Initiate First Piece Approval activities. -Respond to and resolve associate questions, concerns, and improvement suggestions. -Identify equipment improvements/repairs and initiate work orders. -Ensure proper packaging and supplies are available for associates use. -Assist associates with daily functions, running a press and assisting R/Os. -Complete and issue employee reviews. -Lead shift to shift hand-off and communication. -Update customer service as problems affects customer needs. -Participate and lead, as needed internal problem solving/improvement activities. -Other duties as assigned by management. Other Requirements: -Associate's degree or one year of experience or training in a related field -Ability to apply common computer skills, includes Microsoft Excel and Outlook. -Must be able to effectively lead others. -Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates. -Ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules, operating instructions, and system docs. -Perform basic math functions - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. -Ability to actively participate in problem solving activities. -Moderate to heavy physical activity including walking, pushing/pulling, and lifting. -Must be willing to support overtime during the week and weekends. Position Key InterfacesInternal: -All Clarion associates -Clarion Corporate manufacturing support External: -Clarion's customers Key Measure Accountability: -Safety -Quality -Company/Plant Measurables -Problem solving -Teamwork/Interpersonal skills -Judgement/Decision making