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Garland Industries, Inc. Manufacturing Supervisor in Cleveland, Ohio
JOB DESCRIPTION: MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR Position/Title: Manufacturing Supervisor Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Reports to: Plant Manager GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: The manufacturing supervisor manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, other production-related activities, and shipping to ensure the goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, to standard, and accurately shipped. CORE & ESSENTIAL: TASKS: Manages manufacturing staff by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries. Maintains quality by enforcing organization manufacturing standards. Ensures implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures. Analyzes production and quality control to detect and correct problems. Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. Maintains good working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of- the-art practices; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Flexible to work off-shifts and weekends due to a rotating shift schedule. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Ability to read specifications, schematics and manuals. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear). Analytical skills and attention to detail. Teamwork and good communication skills. Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers. Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals. Must work effectively with diverse types of people. Must possess verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work overtime and flexible schedule/shifts. Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a positive work environment. Experience operating a dolly, shrink-wrap machine, pallet jack, forklift and other equipment. Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite applications and ERP systems. Driving is a requirement for this position. Therefore, must have the ability to travel domestically via operating a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver license and driving record which is acceptable to our insurance provider. Must have a vehicle in good working condition and ensure it meets all safety, insurance, and legal requirements. The ability to travel by plane and/or overnight travel may also be required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate orally in a clear, concise and effective manner with the vendors, sales representatives, management, staff, and the public in face-to-face, one-on-one and group settings. Ability to use a telephone for communication. Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and pu