Carlisle Companies
Carlisle, PA
Job Description
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Shift: 3rd Shift
Reports To: Value Stream Manager
Location: Plant 4
Job Summary:
The Plant 4 Production Supervisor is responsible for the management of the Plant 4 manufacturing processes. The Value Stream Manager will assign the Production Supervisor to one of the following departments within Plant 4: Mixing, Conventional, ERH, or Conversion. This position provides leadership on the shift such that training objectives are accomplished, high levels of safety and quality are maintained, production schedules are met, and problem solving and decision making are facilitated. The Plant 4 Production Supervisor promotes a teamwork both on and between shifts as well as between departments. This position is responsible for maintaining records to comply with company procedures and applying policies/rules in a fair and consistent manner. The Plant 4 Production Supervisor should have a servant leadership approach with their teams and should foster a participative and structured work environment to promote active employee engagement and involvement.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Department Management:
Providing leadership to shift personnel to meet desired output
Review work-in-process levels in all production areas to make recommendations and adjustments concerning equipment downtime, manning levels, and material quality
Hold a clear understanding of plant information systems to maximize system uptime and to keep data areas to a minimum
Providing report-outs during the daily boardwalk
Filling in for other Production Supervisors when required
Supervision & Employee Development:
Uniformly enforcing and applying company policies and procedures to maintain fair and consistent work practices
Providing input and clarification where necessary to ensure communication and understanding between employees
Reinforcing and teaching appropriate leadership actions with crew leaders
Providing honest, objective, and specific feedback to provide a clear understanding of shortcomings and improvement areas
Supporting and participating in employee task forces and problem-solving groups
Facilitating groups to maintain focus and provide necessary resources
Identifying personnel with the desire and skill to be trained and developed for other jobs with greater responsibilities
Quality:
Managing shift activities to meet the Plant’s scrap, rework, and defect goals
Providing feedback and coaching to crews to obtain the desired continuous improvement goals
Ensuring that published processing specifications and grading standards are followed
Ensuring that recommendations for changes and improvements are vetted and implemented where appropriate
Maintain a working knowledge of plant processes to serve as a resource for internal and external decision makers
Monitoring defect and downtime causes to provide feedback and recommendations to the Value Stream Manager for future improvements
Training & Safety:
Providing clear and consistent direction relative to maintaining and enhancing the plant’s safety goals
Maintaining safety awareness through monthly shift safety meetings
Conducting additional small group meetings as required to address specific needs
Reviewing accidents and near miss situations
Completing and documenting incident reports in the designated database for use by management
Maintaining shift records relative to on-the-job training status for all department personnel
Initiating manning assignments to address shortcomings and ensure that production goals are met with qualified personnel
Cost Reduction & Control:
Fostering awareness of the plant’s cost reduction goals
Coaching and encouraging crews to identify and implement cost savings ideas
Understanding the concepts behind lean manufacturing and implementing them in the workplace
Providing leadership to obtain the data and details necessary for project justification
Controls usage of supply items and recommending changes to maintain control or reduce costs
Supporting major cost reduction efforts relative to materials or formulations by actively obtaining information and communicating it to department personnel
Communication:
Coordinating the gathering and dissemination of information for production, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources
Interfacing with Maintenance personnel on non-technical aspects when necessary
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Familiarity with the day-to-day operational activities of Plant 4
Familiarity with Plant information systems and maintaining the accuracy of the systems
Understanding lean manufacturing tools and best practices
General understanding of plant safety practices and policies
Lockout/Tagout procedures
Confined space regulations and procedures
OSHA requirements and regulations
Skills:
Time management and prioritization
Delegation of tasks
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Operation of the Microsoft Suite of Applications
Team building and facilitation
Organizational skills
Conflict resolution skills
Abilities:
Communicating effectively with management, team members, and other employees across the Carlisle campus
Competencies:
Teamwork
Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration
Managing Change
Able to find common ground solutions despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered
Continuous Improvement
Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better to all aspects of the role
Customer Focus
Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external) and keeps the customer’s needs in mind
Continuous Learning
Understands individual strengths, opportunity areas, and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas
Drive for Results
Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems and align goals with attainment of organizational strategy
Education & Experience:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Associate degree in Business Management or a related field
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with proven experience in one or more leadership or supervisory positions
Preferred: 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting with experience in various leadership positions
Equipment & Data Used:
Equipment run on the job:
Personal computers
Printers
Telephone Voice Mail System
Software – MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SFIS, Trend, ADP (payroll), SAP
Data used on the job:
Utilization and efficiency reports
Daily/Shift reports
Pareto reports
Various quality data & reports
Plant goals and objectives
Machine/area logbooks
Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s)
Production Schedules
SAP Reports
Work Environment/Time Worked:
Work Environment:
All work activities occur inside a rubber manufacturing facility
Some areas of the plant in the summer have the potential to exceed 100ᵒF
Plant is heated in the winter
Exposure to airborne mica dust, raw materials, and loud noise levels
Can be fast paced
Time Worked:
Shifts
Weekday Shifts – Monday-Friday with Saturday/Sunday overtime as business needs dictate
Rotating Shift – rotates every week
7:00AM – 3:30PM and 3:00PM – 11:30 PM
Fixed 3rd Shift
11:00PM – 7:30AM
Weekend Shift – every weekend unless business needs dictate
11:00PM – Sat. 7:30AM
7:00PM – Sun. 7:00AM
7:00PM – Mon. 7:00AM
Physical Requirements:
Sitting – while working at computers
Standing & Walking – while observing production and moving to and from different areas of the plant floor
Climbing – while using stairs and ladders
Bending & Stooping – while observing production
Talking & Hearing – must be able to effectively communicate with management, team members, and other employees on the Carlisle campus
Dexterity – must be able to use fingers and hands to operate computers and equipment
Lifting – must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Pushing & Pulling – must be able to push and pull up to 50lbs
Sight – must be able to see and recognize hazards and warnings
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
Hearing Protection
Safety Shoes
Cut Resistant Gloves
Safety Glasses
PPE required for use of specific chemicals will be provided when needed