Manufacturing Production Supervisor

100% on site in Kokomo, IN. Must be flexible to work 1, 2, 3rd shift with 15 hours of OT/week. Long term renewable contract opportunity. Time and a half offered for anything over 40 hours per week.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety; building teams and training / allocating manpower; driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets; and ensuring team morale.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Requirements
2 or more years of experience in supervision in a high-volume environment.
Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
Previous experience working in a union environment
Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing

Responsible for:
Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Area.
Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Area, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.
Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.