1st Shift Production Supervisor

Creative Foam Corporation•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Since 1969, Creative Foam has designed and manufactured cellular and non-cellular foams and plastics for our automotive customers. Key ingredients in our success in this market include innovative people, an abiding passion for quality and an unwavering commitment to the customer. Find your home at Creative Foam! Competitive Benefits & Compensation Package Safe working environments World class benefits Creative Foam wants to be a great service provider to our customers. We recognize we can only do that if we are a great employer. Our success is driven by the success of our employees. Our culture focuses on three core values: Be Inclusive- Make a difference as a TEAM, work collaboratively and support others in our effort to greatness. Constantly strive for perfection and quickly learn from our mistakes. Be Inventive-Never stop learning and push the TEAM to strive towards sustained excellence. Aim to provide our customers with the most creative solutions in the market. Be Responsible-Maintain an equitable relationship with our customers, employees, stakeholders and communities as we develop as a TEAM. Be Relentless-Demand more from yourself and the TEAM than you think is imaginable, this will drive change and only then will we achieve our goals. #WelcomeHomeToCreativeFoam Major Functions: Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities of production operations and associates according to a schedule. Utilizing the best possible methods, maximizing productivity and producing a quality product at the lowest cost to meet operations objectives.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years required, but 5 years desired supervisory experience in a fast-pace, automotive manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to lead a team.
Problem solving skills and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures the most efficient use of labor, material and equipment to produce finished product to meet the production schedule and delivery to the customer.
Reviews, evaluates and recommends equipment and maintenance processes in order to improve quantity, quality and safety of operations.
Ensures timely ordering and availability of operating supplies.
Assigns, trains, directs and motivates staff to accomplish objectives.
Review and approve daily timesheets.
Participates in disciplinary procedures relating to the operation.
Maintains effective communications with Quality Control, Planning, Shipping and Human Resources
Establishes work priorities and takes remedial action as required to minimize problems caused by malfunctions of equipment, personnel, parts shortages, parts deficiencies and similar problem areas.
Promotes the Company’s safety efforts and maintains a safe working environment.
Produces paperwork and/or reports as required.