Shakespeare - Operations Supervisor (1st shift)

4 weeks ago

Columbia, United States JadeX Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of both industrial and consumer products for a wide variety of industries and applications.

Shakespeare® industrial products are tailored to the customer’s unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare®, Rino-Tuff®, and Weed Warrior® brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare®’s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success.



Production Supervisor (1st shift) - Columbia, SC

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising assigned production employees, performing administrative tasks and maintaining communications associated with the activities of a production shift. This position is also responsible for the shift’s performance in safety, product quality, production output, production scheduling within assigned area, manpower loading, employee attendance management, line equipment maintenance, housekeeping, cost control, employee relations, effective communications of relevant information regarding department and shift performance and the attainment of plant goals daily.

Primary Functions

  • Instructs employees in safe operating procedures and plant conduct and holds them accountable to following these instructions. Identifies safety hazards and takes appropriate steps to eliminate or control them. Prepares equipment so that it can be safely worked on by others, and signs safety work permits. In emergencies, direct control efforts of subordinates and orders their evacuation when necessary for their protection.
  • Directs employees to follow all provisions of plant operating instructions and standards. Monitors quality of output and takes appropriate action, including shutdown of process, to prevent or limit production or shipment of off-grade material or product. Conducts, and assists other in conduct of investigation to determine causes of quality defects.
  • Responsible for assuring department employees are maintaining production standards, adhering to machine cycle times and maintaining production metrics that assure positive OEE.
  • Meets production goals by assigning appropriate personnel and determines use of equipment and procedures so as to achieve production goals. Arranges for flow of packaging supplies, raw material and finished product. Monitors progress during shift and makes appropriate adjustments.
  • Meets established cost standards for use of materials, supplies, utilities, manpower and equipment. Directs in the most efficient use of equipment and materials and ensures instructions to be followed. Contributes to plant cost reduction effort.
  • Communicates effectively with all levels of organization.
  • Responsible for daily maintenance of time & attendance systems to include scheduling, absenteeism, etc.
  • Responsible for all repairs and maintenance to production line equipment. Provides input to Operations Manager on employee performance.
  • As required by plant management provides production and inventory reports.
  • Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
  • Requires regular and reliable on-site attendance for the assigned work schedule.
  • Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
  • Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent engineering or technical programs. A combination of education and experience will be considered in place of a degree.

Experience/Knowledge

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must include 2 -3 years in a production leadership or manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering role.
  • 3+ years knowledge in plastics extrusion preferably in manmade fibers
  • 3+ years in light industrial packaging

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting at workstation approximately 10 (ten) percent of work time. Standing and walking approximately 90 (ninety) percent of work time.
  • Ability to work overtime or weekends with short notice as required by management.
  • Willingness to work all/any shifts.
  • Typical plant/manufacturing environment with concrete floors and moving parts/machinery.
  • Must be able to lift/carry up to 55 lbs.
  • Must be able to push/pull up to 65 lbs.
  • Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, reach above and below shoulders.
  • Must be able to work near/with machinery and hand tools.
  • Moderate/heavy exposure to heat and excessive noise.
  • Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and steel/composite toe shoes.
  • Annual hearing tests are required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.



Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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