Production Supervisor at JB Poindexter & Co in Decatur, Alabama

Job Description:

*Must be willing to relocate near any J.B. Poindexter & Co locations

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

J.B. Poindexter & Co, a privately held diversified manufacturing company that offers a vast variety of career opportunities within the J.B. Poindexter & Co family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining J.B. Poindexter & Co winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.

How You Will Make an Impact?

J.B. Poindexter & Co is currently seeking a Production Supervisor that will supervise a staff of hourly team members, leading and managing the day-to-day manufacturing operations for the facility.

The Nuts and Bolts :

• Plans, organizes and controls a work group to meet production schedules.
• Maintains safe working conditions, safe work practices and good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
• Improves methods and processes to improve productivity, reduce costs and improve quality.
• Trains, develops, instructs, and motivates employees to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Understands all applicable company policies, standards and procedures and communicates to ensure compliance by all employees in area of responsibility.
• Recognizes and disciplines employees according to established procedures.
• Understands bottlenecks that limit production and take necessary corrective action.
• Ensures flow of materials to meet production needs
• Ensures proper equipment and tools for workforce to complete tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Credentials

• 4 year degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Initiative and competence to anticipate and respond to issues along with the ability to identify and implement changes as needed
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
• Excellent communication skills, personal accountability and a strong sense of urgency
• Training and supervisory experience (progression - how quickly promoted)
• Strong ability to communicate to multiple levels and functions
• Can work independently
• Experience in schematics, blue print reading, and AutoCAD introduction
• Strong mentorship
• Has led multi-functional projects
• Has led teams in structured and stressful environment and ever-changing environment
• Strong ownership of outcomes (high responsibility)
• Proactive versus reactive approach
• Leads by example

You must be able to:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

CODE OF ETHICS:

J.B. Poindexter & Co requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and authorities. The Production Supervisor shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation. J.B. Poindexter & Co critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. The Production Supervisor is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.

SAFETY:

Safety is paramount on any J.B. Poindexter & Co operation. The Production Supervisor is expected to be familiar with the company's safety program and enforce the safety policy always. Never walk past an unsafe act.

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