The Shift Production Supervisor directly supervises operating personnel on shift at Libbey’s Toledo, OH Manufacturing facility. This includes shift associates who work in the areas of Forming, Forming Select, Carton Assembly, Palletizer, and skilled trades shift workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise operating personnel during a production run to maintain safety, expected outgoing quality levels and to meet expected productivity standards
• Direct hourly Forming personnel during changeover and during the maintenance phase of production run after the shop ramps up from changeover
• Coordinate the proper setup and operation of support production equipment such as labelers, tape sealers, vacuum unloaders, etc. to meet customer requirements
• Verify and reconcile all production records utilized to coordinate item, carton, and color changes to satisfy production schedule requirements
• Act on direction given by Lead Supervisor to address safety, quality, productivity, personnel, or any other issue requiring attention
• Assist the Lead Supervisor in making personnel assignments to satisfy production requirements
• Provide and direct the training efforts of shift personnel & evaluate individual performance
• Coordinate the requisition of materials from the storeroom
• Assist the Lead Supervisor when directed to help with administrative tasks on shift
• Relieve the Lead Supervisor for day-to-day vacancies and vacation periods
• Identify and lead activities that simplify and continuously improve methods and processes, through the creation of standard work or standard operating procedures

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving skills
• Six Sigma, Shainin, or Lean experience preferred
• Broad based engineering knowledge and excellent computer skills including CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), MS Word, Excel, Visio, and Project
• Experience with using Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and various Statistical Data Analysis tools
• Demonstrated success in establishing collaborative relationships
• Experience working with engineering and operations on cross-functional projects, facilitating process improvements, ability to streamline/develop and roll-out new processes

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.
• Be Engaged & Committed: lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.
• Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: act with curiosity, proactively identifying and implementing changes to enhance work processes and outcomes. Consistently seek opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and overall effectiveness.
• Lead & Develop: Coach, mentor and motivate team members to drive high levels of productivity and achievement. Inspire and empower others to achieve organizational goals and be innovative in a safe environment. Drive engagement by fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Plan & Execute: Manage work effectively, setting clear performance expectations and holding yourself and team members accountable for outcomes. Actively monitor performance, providing clear and concise feedback. Act with fairness and integrity in all situations.