Production Supervisor Bilingual English/Spanish

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Bilingual Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily activities of an assigned team of production employees, as well as temporary associates provided through staffing agencies. This position provides hands-on technical leadership to ensure production goals are consistently achieved with safety, quality, and productivity in mind.
Positions that report directly to the Production Supervisor include, but are not limited to: Roll Handler, Pure Loop, Punch Operator, Material Handler, and Machine Operator. The Production Supervisor may also receive work assignments from other members of the JDR management team.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assigns and directs daily job duties for assigned team members.
• Trains or oversees the training of newly hired or newly assigned employees.
• Provides additional training as required, including cross-training where applicable.
• Provides consistent and constructive coaching, guidance, and support to staff.
• Troubleshoots process issues and collaborates with management to identify improvements and solutions.
• Works closely with management to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
• Coordinates with the shipping department to resolve product packaging and quality concerns.
• Audits employee performance to ensure compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Recommends staff for promotional opportunities to the Production Manager or other management personnel.
• Recommends disciplinary action when appropriate and conducts related discussions in conjunction with the Production Manager.
• Audits the performance of temporary associates to ensure adherence to expectations and procedures.
• Recommends hiring or dismissal of temporary associates to the Production Manager based on performance and position requirements.
• Assists the Production Manager with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and reduce costs.
• Collaborates with the management team to improve metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and staff performance.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment, ensuring production areas are clean and free of debris.
• Operates a forklift as needed, upon completion of proper training.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Production Manager, Plant Manager, or other members of the management team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One to three years of related experience, preferably in an extrusion manufacturing facility.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Three to five years of experience working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of JDR products and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Ability to supervise a team and troubleshoot production issues with minimal direction.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and general computer/internet use.
• Reliable and flexible, able to supervise shifts as required by business needs.
• Strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and bend for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely using proper technique.
• Ability to move throughout an approximately 70,000-square-foot manufacturing/warehouse facility.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate necessary information to coworkers.
• Ability to work in a non–climate-controlled environment.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and general office equipment.
• Correctable vision and hearing.

Salary/Compensation: $68,000 - $78,000 per year

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