Production Supervisor

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES — Physical Demands

THIS IS AN ACTIVE, HANDS-ON PRODUCTION SUPERVISORY POSITION, NOT A DESK-BASED ROLE. The supervisor is expected to spend substantial time on the production floor, regularly walking and standing throughout the shift, monitoring operations, responding to production issues, and providing hands-on assistance when necessary.

The position also requires occasional lifting, moving materials or equipment, and other physical activities consistent with the essential duties of the role.

• Shift time of 10pm to 8am, hourly pay with shift differential (extra money per hour!!)
• Provide guidance and direction to the night shift production floor personnel.
• Coordinate daily production floor activities and delegate assignments to production personnel.
• Communicate clear expectations to production personnel, keep them informed of matters pertaining to their job, and develop personnel growth opportunities.
• Provide effective, constructive, and appropriate feedback and leadership to direct reports to foster positive team atmosphere.
• Monitor employee work performance relative to expectations and maintain workflow through the facility.
• Ensure equipment and tools are in good working order and available for use when required.
• Ensure all stations are producing products to the company's quality standards.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, and resolving problems.
• Facilitate smooth shift handoffs with day shift supervisors to ensure continuity of operations.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with fast-changing priorities. 
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources.
• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of recent manufacturing supervisor experience, preferably in plastics extrusion or continuous process manufacturing.
• Experience working night shift or non-traditional hours preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to work independently during night shift hours.
• Computer literate: Microsoft and computer skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement OSHA standards for the facility.
• Understanding of extrusion processes, quality control measures, and preventive maintenance practices a plus

Schedule

• Night Shift: 10:00pm to 8:00am (eastern time)
• Monday-Friday

Additional Information

COMPENSATION

• Hourly rate starts at $28 per hour and increases up to $34.00 depending on experience and performance
• Plus Shift Differential of $1.50 per hour.

BENEFITS

• Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage. Medical premiums haven't increased in over 18 years. 
• Night Shift Differential Pay
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Accrual (Paid Time Off payout available)
• 401K with Profit Sharing, up to 6% of the employee's total compensation earnings.
• Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
• Employee Referral Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off

ABOUT GRIMCO

Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

WHY WORK WITH US IN MANCHESTER?

• Night Shift Opportunity - Join our dedicated night shift team and help keep our operations running 24/7!
• Stability - Grimco was established over 150 years ago!
• Cutting-Edge Plastics Extrusion - Work with state-of-the-art extrusion technology producing high-quality materials for the sign industry.
• We promote from within – our strong performers become our strong leaders.
• Our Plant Manager and other Production Supervisors are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our business!

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