Sr. Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (10-hour shifts Monday - Thursday)

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team. 

Job Summary

To assist the Production Manager by overseeing the manufacturing process on an operating shift and performing responsibilities of the manager as needed. This position will create and coordinate strategic decisions regarding staffing, planning, training, performance and communication across all shifts.

Essential Job Functions

• Coach and develop employees to maximize their effectiveness and career growth. Identify and develop high potential employees for greater levels of responsibility and scope of position.
• Coach and develop production supervisors and VSTLs across all shifts to ensure alignment of strategy across the entire value stream.
• Create daily production schedule for the value stream to allow for supervisors to plan work and personnel assignments for their shifts.
• Review daily production schedule for the department in order to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift.
• Create and deliver presentations to direct reports, peers, etc., on operational topics.
• Supervise and direct personnel on multiple shifts, as needed, in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
• Performance Management of direct team to include, but not limited to growing team skills and holding team accountable to business needs.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff. 
• Document and deliver quarterly and end of year performance reviews.
• With production manager, conduct probationary and annual performance profile of each department employee and recommend performance increases and/or developmental opportunities.
• Achieve desired results in safety by demonstrating personal commitment and leading safety processes to sustain a safe work environment. Implement and coordinate department safety education and processes in accordance with company best practices and policies.
• Supports organizational direction and initiatives to meet department goals.
• Anticipate and determine cause of delays in shift operations and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules. Report promptly to Production Manager when delays occur, estimate time of delay and when operations will be resumed.
• Responsible for accurate production documentation and submittal to department manager for approval.
• With department manager and appropriate staff personnel, review operations where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective measures and lean principles. 
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making and recognizing them for outstanding work during daily pre-shift communication meetings and ongoing developmental 1:1’s.
• Collaborates with departments and shifts across organization.
• Provide exceptional customer service by effectively communicating information with internal and external customers.
• Support culture and maintain a strong focus on housekeeping within the department.
• Partner with HR to ensure proper procedures are  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-10 years supervisory experience required. Previous experience in manufacturing supervision strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to motivate and manage personnel across multiple shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and build teamwork. 
• Equipment trouble-shooting and mechanical aptitude strongly preferred.