Production Supervisor-Synthetics - 3rd Shift

Overview

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success. If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed. *This is a 3rd shift opening
Job Summary

Primarily responsible for the overall safety, quality and productivity of the production areas ensuring on‑time delivery while maintaining cost of goods sold (COGS) to budget plans. Will foster engaged employees that drives continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles such as Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and DMAIC process, ensuring the optimal utilization of employees, equipment and material according to all order fulfilment requirements – quality, timeliness and cost
Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Plan and manage the daily operation of assigned department(s), including the daily management and maintenance of staffing levels (direct/contract) and budget accountability to accomplish plant objectives in an effective and efficient manner
Provide necessary training and reinforcement to workforce to ensure they understand and can apply the skills required to produce quality products according to Greene, Tweed and customer requirements
Administer Company rules, regulations & safety policies, initiating and recommending corrective actions
Provide direction, and strength of Leadership, initiating communication and working cross functionally across all levels, collaborating between shifts/departments on a consistent basis
Addresses issues and maintains availability to operators to answer questions as required
Actively analyze department performance against metrics and identify opportunity for continuous improvement
Creates, posts and communicates to ensure everyone understands their role in achieving plant commitments
Guide workforce in the compliance to Standard Work, recommends improvements in Work Instructions, methods, processes, policies and equipment and ensures operators are informed
Required Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

HS Diploma/GED required; Preference given to candidates with BS Degree Lean/Six Sigma certification desired

Skills and Experience:

5 years of previous manufacturing experience, including exposure to leading/directing the work of others; Ideal candidate will have 3 years’ direct supervision experience in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience in a Lean manufacturing environment, focused on continuous improvement and High Performance Work teams desired
Demonstrated ability to lead by example, serving as a positive role model to others and embracing standard work required
Strong communication skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels in the organization
Metric driven/analytical problem solving experience required – root cause analysis/six sigma training a plus

This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.
We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
Drug Free Workplace

Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

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