Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a “Scepter Can.”   When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America. 

Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market.

For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a “Scepter Can.”  

When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America.

We are looking for results-driven, high performing Production Supervisor candidates for 2nd shift (Mon - Fri 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) who would like to work for a company with many growth and development opportunities in a positive working environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Mon - Fri 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) supervises and coordinates the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing process, while balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve optimum performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops a high-performance work team with high levels of employee engagement, morale, satisfaction, and performance.
• Maintains a high level of visibility with employees. Uses hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve employees in problem solving.
• Manages department’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as they apply to the department performance and reports performance measures to leaders and designated parties.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other functional areas of the organization to ensure the highest quality product is being produced and maintains effective production operations.
• Maintains production results by coaching and counseling employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Provides training and other tools/resources to employees to ensure the success of the company.
• Supports and fosters an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation.
• Actively takes the role of leadership in the area of responsibility and reinforces the company’s policies.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate flow of time off for employees, payroll and attendance transactions.
• Maintains a clean and organized working environment using 6S model.
• On time completion of all team performance reviews.
• Successfully completes all assigned CAR/PAR’s on time.
• Actively participates and supports STOP safety program.
• Coordinates and schedules all manpower requirements on shift to assure successful execution of production schedule.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Actively provides change leadership as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, minimum three years of experience, including supervisory experience required, or an equivalent combination required.
• BILINGUAL IN SPANISH STRONGLY PREFERRED.
• Experience in ISO 9001 preferred.
• LEAN / Continuous Improvement background strongly preferred: education/experience with root cause analysis, statistical process control, & LEAN concepts, principles and other analytical tools required.
• Understanding of safety, OSHA and environmental regulations preferred.
• Strong conflict management / conflict resolution skills preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting.
• Data driven - ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Ability to transfer knowledge of policies and procedures to direct reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in MRP systems strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.

Work conditions are consistent with a manufacturing environment:

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. Standing, walking, stooping, and bending are frequent and required.
• Must be able to tolerate repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours on concrete surface.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures.