Supervisor, Manufacturing - Plastics & Knits- 1st Shift

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Job Objective: To lead and supervise assigned manufacturing team, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and achieving operational excellence in order to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals and objectives on a daily basis.

Essential Job Functions:

• Commitment to Safety:

  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.

  • Promotes a culture of safety within the organization. Leads by example and encourages others to prioritize safety.

  • Promptly reports any safety incidents or near-misses to the appropriate personnel and contributes to the investigation process.

  • Active participation in safety-related programs and initiatives is required as necessary. This includes involvement in the safety committee on a rotating schedule, as well as participation in Risk Assessments, Exposure Hunts, department inspections, and change management activities.

• Responsible for daily management performance on SQDC for Group of cells Tier 2 and Tier1

• Facilitate or lead problem solving activities, including escalation and getting support departments involved using our Tiered management system.

• Ultimately responsible for the quality of the products manufactured.

• Supervise, support and coordinate team members for daily production performance and problem solving

• Ensure cells/processes have everything required for efficient starts and normal runs (people, tools, equipment, Standard Work, paperwork, materials)

• Reinforce and enforce Standard Work is being followed

• Conduct audits with operators on safety, the use of control plan, line speed, proper material, quality requirements, sample requirements, etc.

• Facilitate and provide training to Associates, Specialists and Tech Leads, as needed (Labor Model / Cross-Training matrix).

• Responsible to assist in the management of the Labor Model

• Responsible to coordinate and improve cross training and certification flexibility index.

• Promotion of Policies and Systems (Daily Management, Quality Initiatives, 5S).

• Run Production meeting and update Schedule Completion metrics.

• Assures that all corrective actions to eliminate the repetition of non-conforming products are followed.

• Establishes goals and objectives aimed at supporting departmental and overall company objectives.

• Is responsible for departmental safety, inspection and regulations with special attention to accident reduction and ergonomics.

• Develops plans for personnel education, training, cross training and certification.

• Evaluates performance of direct reports and provides recommended course of action, included disciplinary actions.

• Approves all vacation and absence requests.

• Maintains timely and accurate attendance records.

• Assures fair and consistent application of company policies.

• Attends departmental staff meetings and training sessions.

• Conducts Daily communication meetings as required.

• Ability and willingness to attend off-shift meetings as required or requested.

• Full time on-site presence required

• Other duties and responsibilities may be required for the performance of this role.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Five years of leadership experience, which can include product development, quality systems, or engineering.

• Computer literate: Oracle, Word, Excel and Access.

• Ability to do self-pace learning including book, web-base and classroom participation.

• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, to complete basic paperwork and data entry.

• Lean Manufacturing hands on experience.

• Demonstrate effective communications skills necessary to interact with production personnel.

Desired:

• B.S/ B.A in technical discipline

• Five years experience in woven processing in a manufacturing environment with 2 years including process development, troubleshooting and general maintenance of machinery; or a related two-year trade school degree.

• Experience with manufacturing resource planning systems.

• CPR/First Aid certification.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrivesafely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit Smart Dollar

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.