First Shift Department Supervisor

Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside.

Job Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Department Supervisor is responsible for ensuring smooth operations in the Make-up and Lamination departments.

Job Type: Full time, onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
Compensation: Starting hourly rate of $31.00 an hour. A .50 an hour increase is given after 90 days of employment. A $3,000 retention bonus will be paid out in $1,000 increments at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring smooth operations of machinery, including morning start-up and change-overs
• Supervising hourly personnel and managing daily break schedule
• Maintain effective communication across all levels of the organization to support operational goals and employee engagement
• Work closely with Production Manager, Operations Manager, EHS Team, Team Leads, Supervisors and management to ensure timely completion of daily production metrics
• Actively support and identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
• Assist in identifying and coordinating training for employees
• Provide performance appraisals and issues disciplinary actions for employees including providing direct feedback to employees to ensure safety, productivity and quality standards are achieved
• Supports facility safety initiatives through addressing unsafe work habits, conducting accident investigations, and performing regular safety audits in tandem with EHS team
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review production schedules, adjust resources as needed, and communicate schedule changes to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, scrap, and downtime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving techniques
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support career growth and succession planning
• Foster employee engagement and maintain positive employee relations
• Following company policies and procedures and holding team members accountable
• Training new hires and existing team members
• Managing payroll, PTO requests and vacation schedules
• Complete and maintain accurate production paperwork and employee documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience with ERP systems required; SAP experience preferred
• Experience working within ISO-regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• 3-5 years’ of previous manufacturing experience required
• 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a manufacturing setting
• Strong skills in MS Office
• Ability to stand, kneel, stoop and bend for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance

Successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Strong communication and time management skills
• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees
• Results-driven and safety-first mentality
• Previous experience with SAP and Axxos

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• Trelleborg is a non-smoking property. The use of tobacco is not allowed onsite including outside of the facility.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.