Thompson First Group is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor for a direct hire opportunity with a local client in Glen Rock, PA.

Candidates with a background working supervising, directing, and coordinating all activities within a manufacturing setting are encouraged to apply. 

Job Description:

Planning and Development

• Coordinates manpower for Operations for respective shift.
• Works with production planning on a daily basis to understand and optimize efficiency related to manpower requirements.
• Optimize the workforce based on qualification and shift requirements.
• Holds subordinates accountable and work with Operations Director and Department supervisor on necessary disciplinary actions based on production guidelines and company policies.
• Accountable to hold subordinates accountable for safety, process, productivity, quality and code of conduct standards.
• Responsible for directing the workforce as required to maintain safety, quality, and most efficient productivity.
• Makes recommendations and implement ideas on improving production environment.
• Coordinates operators to maintain production plan based on call-offs, vacations and other related deficiencies.
• Works with Production Process Managers to coordinate training as required to maintain optimal flexibility based on individual skills.
• Works with Production Process Managers to coordinate and direct workforce for operator based preventative maintenance in accordance with production planning.
• Direct workforce as needed to maintain safe and clean work environment and align with business priorities.
• Lead contact person for all non-routine tasks, such as snow removal.
• Accountable to assure maintenance work orders are issued, prioritized and aligned with production planning and business priorities. Both planned and unplanned.
• Accountable for the training of all operational employees as it pertains to job content, safety, regulatory and customer requirements.

Operational Management

• Accountable for the safety of all subordinates and visitors to the manufacturing area.
• Accountable to create a safety first culture in order to achieve zero lost time accidents.
• Accountable for the execution of operational budget as it pertains to personnel.
• Accountable for the operational adherence to all quality standards including ISO 9001.

Job Specifications:

• College education preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience in chemical industry. Preferably in coating and finishing technologies, including web processing.
• 5 years’ experience as supervisor in chemical industry preferred.
• Strong leadership, influencing, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills to resolve equipment, component, scheduling, quality, safety, and personnel issues and concerns
• Relevant computer systems proficiency in a manufacturing environment as well as with standard desktop computer software applications.

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.