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Production Supervisor:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for ensuring safety, quality and efficiency in production by performing a variety of tasks such as, preparing work assignments, preparing equipment for production, making sure that all quality standards are met, enforcing company policies and procedures, and by supervising employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The primary responsibilities and duties of a Production Supervisor include:

1. Manage line equipment, employees, and raw materials so that all are prepared to meet the production schedule by planning ahead and anticipating production needs.
2. Monitor production and employees to ensure that all safety and quality standards are met.
3. Identify problems, coordinate and facilitate meetings with appropriate groups as required to identify and implement solutions.
4. Supervise and manage employees by ensuring all company policies and procedures are followed, initiate disciplinary action and evaluate performance.
5. Conduct annual Performance reviews.
6. Conduct frequent line tours and adhere to standard work.
7. Ensure that all paperwork is accurate, complete, and on time.
8. Communicate with managers and other supervisors about status of employees and production.
9. Coordinate production schedule with required maintenance, and follow up to ensure maintenance is effective.
10. Lead and conduct safety training and make sure all employees have required safety equipment.
11. Promote team environment and facilitate cross functional teams to drive Safety, Quality, and Productivity improvements.
12. Other duties as assigned by Production Manager.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Ability to read, write and speak English.
2. 4 year degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
3. Knowledge of:
   • Company policies and procedures.
   • Facility and warehouse processes.
   • Relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
   • The production equipment supervised by this position.
4. Skills in:
   • Effectively supervising and coaching employees.
   • Meeting production timelines.
   • Computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel, SAP/TRM software.
   • Ability to effectively facilitate Work Team meetings.
   • Foster the Gung Ho philosophy.
   • Ability to identify and implement solutions using the team process.
   • Effective communication and interpersonal skills including verbal and written.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
2. Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
3. Standing for long periods of time.
4. The noise levels in the work environment will range from moderate to loud.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all of the duties required of the position. All established rules and policies as set forth by Northern Star Company must be followed. All safety and quality procedures and policies must be adhered to at all times.

Please submit your application or resume to the following address or fax number:

Northern Star Company
Human Resources
3171 Fifth St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3305
Phone: (612)339-8981 FAX: (952)258-4200


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