Responsibilities: • Provides leadership and training to accomplish production objectives to all employees for Safety, Quality, Production, Packaging, and Maintenance. • Coordinates the production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Works with operations team to ensure vacancies are covered for any planned/unplanned. • Establishes and monitors shift performance for safety, quality, and production standards. • Enters production data accurately into the system in order to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production. • Updates the communication boards to keep production floor team members informed about safety, quality, and efficiency metrics. Leads employee start-up meetings • Works with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, and minimize labor overtime, downtime, and repair expenses. Implements cost-effective systems around this as necessary. • Promotes shop floor organization, plant housekeeping with employees, lean utilizing techniques such as 5S with shift personnel. • Acts as the first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues; Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance. • May conduct tool store inventory reviews to ensure proper tools and/or parts are available for use in the event they are needed. • Prepares and reviews employees worked hours for submission to payroll. Requirements: • 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus • Reliable with good attendance and work ethic is a must • Previous experience working in a Lean environment; Embraces continuous improvement • Self-directed team player • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Flexibility to work multiple shifts Competencies: • Excellent Communication • Strong Business Acumen • Results Orientation • Building Collaborative Relationships • Influencing Others • Customer Orientation