Production Supervisor - Hi Vision/Optical

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises day shift AR/Hi-Vision employees and production within the AR Department, placing an emphasis on productivity and quality.
• Monitor, schedule, and maintain production activities by coordinating employees, equipment, and customer demand.
• Plans and delegates daily assignments to night shift AR employees to ensure on-time product delivery, but also consistency of process application across both night shift teams.
• Works closely with employees to ensure proper training and cross-training are provided to night shift AR employees on all processes and equipment, and ensures standard operating procedures are followed and enforces compliance as needed.
• Ensures procedures that are in place are being followed for production efficiency, safety, and compliance with company and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Monitors production and quality goals and takes action when improvement is needed. Counsel with the AR Manager for direction and input.
• Collaborates with AR Manager in the evaluation of workflow processes, makes recommendations, and is responsible for the implementation of procedural and system changes on night shifts in order to deliver a high-quality product.
• Monitors the performance of direct reports and provides prompt and objective coaching in accomplishing goals and in job performance. Writes and conducts performance reviews, rewards, and disciplines employees.
• Participate in the interviewing and hiring process for open positions within the department to ensure the most qualified candidates are selected; provide training once hired.
• Monitors attendance, vacation, and hours worked of night shift employees.
• Coordinates manpower requirements and approves overtime for night shift employees to meet changing conditions.
• Troubleshoots breakage to determine the root cause and put measures in place in an effort to eliminate repeat inefficiency.
• Operate vacuum coating equipment as needed.