Manufacturing Supervisor - Night Shift

What you will do Under general direction and in conformance with plant policies, procedures and objectives, the Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that production requirements are met (Safety, Quality, Productivity), and continuously improved through application of lean manufacturing processes.  Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained, employee relations are good, and a safe/clean work environment is maintained. You will plan, direct, coordinate and control manufacturing activities in an assigned work area involving plastic injection molding operations to achieve established management goals. This is onsite 5 days a week.How you will do itAssign work to meet daily manufacturing requirements and control labor and material usage to meet or improve standard costsReport daily KPI indicators, including production, scrap, safety, and qualityTake action to improve productivity and quality, job methods and proceduresEnsure all safety training and requirements are met for all personnel in assigned areaTrain production personnel to perform work assignments safely and efficientlyMaintain good employee relations through coaching and consistent application of employee relation policiesMaintain accurate database information regarding employee training and certificationReview and coach employees in accordance with the plant goalsAdminister production salary/wage policy for operating personnel properlyAdminister and enforce health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and proceduresArrange for proper maintenance of machines and equipment and provide solutions to improve OEEInvestigate material variances, report results of investigation and recommend improvementsSolicit and encourage process, procedure and equipment improvements from team membersFamiliarize personnel with Company rules and regulationsPrepare necessary reportsOvertime is required to meet internal and external customer requirementsPerforms other duties as assignedWhat we look forRequiredBachelor’s Degree for external candidates is required. Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred for internal candidates, but equivalent education and experience will be considered.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clear and concise information to varied levels within the organizationExperience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.  Ability to learn various technical programs including MS Office required.Preferred1+ years of experience leading a team in manufacturing, preferably in plastic injection molding.Oconee, SC- Components Plant Our fully integrated plant in West Union, South Carolina produces all the parts that go into batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We began operations in 1985 and now employ more than 300 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in ou...