2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Company: Plexus
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Your journey to building a better world starts here!WHO WE AREWe help our customers deliver products that have a profound impact on people's lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. Now, more than ever, we are making an impact as we support products used in the fight against COVID-19.We're a global team of over 19,000 Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Aftermarket Service experts that partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. As an employee of Plexus, we are committed to keeping you safe with newly implemented precautions such as virtual interviews, staggered start times across all shifts, enhanced cleaning processes, temperature screenings as you enter our facilities and requiring all employees to wear masks.We are currently hiring for full-time, immediate, career opportunities. Whether you're looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world.WHY YOU WILL LOVE ITEngaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that support and inspire you to realize your full potential. A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity. At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork.HOW YOU WILL DO ITOur Buffalo Grove, IL Manufacturing site is looking for a 2nd shift Production Supervisor to support manufacturing of finished medical devices. The Production Supervisor will be responsible to direct the team activities with an emphasis on product quality, on time delivery, and production efficiency. Must have ability to independently solve problems, escalate issues when necessary, build strong relationships with team. The Production Supervisor is responsible to support the key business metrics, general housekeeping, and workplace safety.Schedule: 2:15PM - 10:30PM; Monday - FridayKey Job Accountabilities:

• Set the direction relative to manufacturing goals in order to meet production needs and expectations.
• Identify and communicate information to other production lines relative to product quality and defect prevention, product disposition, and rework and/or repair activity.
• Identify resource needs, as well as ensure that the production schedule is met; with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Lead the team on 2nd shift and ensure proper carryover of production activities and requirements. Direct Leads and associates to ensure that day-to-day production needs are met.
• Required to focus on development of team, motivate and build relationships with the team. Will evaluate members for potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.Additional Accountabilities:
  • Communicate and assist in the resolution of part shortages or the expedition of product.
  • Evaluate, monitor, and react to personnel allocation in the production cell including the use of overtime in conjunction with production needs.
  • Monitor and prioritize aging material orders.
  • Work with the Production Planners and Manager to load all processes and shifts.
  • Supervise the production group leads.
  • Responsible for understanding and providing input to capacity planning as customer's production demands fluctuates.
  • Determine and communicate the direction relative to housekeeping and safety practices.
  • Support of the Business Unit's goals and metrics.
  • Performs annual performance reviews, assure adequate staffing, and provide appropriate resources/training to support expected job performance.
  • Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 10%).
  • Additional duties as assigned.Education/Experience Qualifications:
    • Must have strong people leadership skills & prior experience leading large groups of people.
    • A minimum of an Associate's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
    • Must have two (2) years of related experience.
    • Supervisory experience of two (2) years is required.
    • Additionally, the employee must successfully complete all internal courses offered by the company necessary to do the job.An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.Other Qualifications:
      • Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
      • Employee must possess good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
      • Employee must work safely at all times and maintain the confidentiality of all customer and company information.
      • Must have computer experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems.Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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