Location: Akron,OH, USA
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, our Production Supervisors aren't just managers - they're future leaders who play a crucial part in shaping our operations. They drive efficiency and precision to exceed industry standards, while also bringing fresh ideas that foster innovation. Our production supervisor position offers you the opportunity to make a significant contribution, support our processes and ensure seamless operations that drive our company's success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
* Provide guidance and direction to the production floor personnel.
* Coordinate daily production floor activities and delegate assignments to production personnel.
* Communicate clear expectations to production personnel, keep them informed of matters pertaining to their job, and develop personnel growth opportunities.
* Provide effective, constructive, and appropriate feedback and leadership to direct reports to foster positive team atmosphere.
* Monitor employee work performance relative to expectations and maintain workflow through the facility.
* Ensure equipment and tools are in good working order and available for use when required.
* Ensure all stations are producing product to the company's quality standards.
* Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, and resolving problems.
* Work in a fast-paced environment with fast changing priorities.
* Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources.
* Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 3+ years of recent manufacturing supervisor experience.
* Knowledge with LEAN or Six Sigma preferred.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Computer literate: Microsoft and computer skills.
* Ability to interpret and implement OSHA standards for the facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carry tools and materials weighing 70+ pounds on a frequent basis.
* Requires prolonged standing or walking, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching daily.
* Requires the ability to climb ladders to pick or put away products.
* Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and machines (i.e., hydraulic press).
* Stand 100 % of the day.
BENEFITS
* Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Premiums have remained unchanged for more than 16 years.
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Time Off Accrual (Paid Time Off payout available)
* 401K with Pro?t Sharing, up to 6% of the employee's total compensation earnings.
* Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
* Employee Referral Bene?ts
* Volunteer Time Off
ABOUT GRIMCO
Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.
WHY WORK WITH US IN AKRON?
* Stability- Grimco was Established over 150 years ago!
* 24% of the Aluminum used to make traffic signs comes out of our Akron Facility.
* We can produce up to 5000 Stop Signs in a day!
* We promote from within - our strong performers become our strong leaders.
* Our Plant Manager and other Production Supervisors are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our business!
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