2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Due to the volume of applications only qualified candidates will be contacted.

NO 3rd PARTY RECRUITERS or RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Join Our Team as a Production Supervisor!
Location: Dover DE (on-site)
Department: Production

Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a results-driven and dependable Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing this role you will oversee daily production activities ensuring that safety quality and efficiency standards are consistently met. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can motivate and guide a team troubleshoot issues on the floor and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why You Should Apply:

At Uzin Utz North America we value teamwork precision and safety. As a Production Supervisor you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are produced and handled with the highest caresupporting our commitment to delivering exceptional products and service to our customers.

Who We Are:

Uzin Utz North America Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE based in Ulm Germany. Since 1911 Uzin Utz SE has pioneered flooring innovations across the North America our trusted brandsUZIN WOLFF and PALLMANNserve flooring professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada with high-performance products and expert service.

Job Description:

General

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of production operators operate production equipment as and when required
• Effectively monitor the volume and quality of output; adjusting tasks timing and equipment set-up to meet production specifications through the efficient utilization of available resources.
• Responsible for line and equipment set-up for next run products.
• Work closely with shipping receiving inventory control quality control and safety to help ensure that established Quality and Safety Management System requirements are met.
• Writes and performs regular audits of standard operating procedures (SOP) for each area reviewing for effectiveness by gathering team input and practice.
• Performs and directs perpetual cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods.
• Verifies incoming and outgoing shipments handling and disposition of materials (loading/unloading trucks) to keep warehouse inventory current.
• Monitors and makes recommendations on inventory levels of raw materials packaging and finished goods to satisfy customer demand

Maintenance & Safety

• Maintain a safe healthy and organized work environment for all areas in compliance with environmental health and safety requirements.
• Safely operate production equipment as required
• Identifies maintenance requirements for plant areas and initiates work requests for planned and corrective maintenance needs and follows up to ensure the timely completion thereof.
• Actively participates in the risk identification and mitigation process

Supervisory/Leadership

• Drives team members accountability of job standards to achieve an optimal output or workflow through the effective use of coaching counseling and disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Conduct shift handover meetings
• Facilitate cross training of production operators to develop a flexible autonomous production team while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assists in the development of individuals and teams to solve operational issues.
• Motivates team members to achieve performance targets
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring process for new production and warehouse personnel.
• Train new team members in the organizations operating and safety procedures monitoring standards to ensure compliance
• Other duties as assigned Please note 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.

Education Licensing and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Education Licensing and Certifications:

Preferred

• 5 years of related experience in a process/manufacturing environment
• 2 years of related supervisory experience in a process/manufacturing environment
• Experience in a batch process plant (construction materials/engineered mortars/food) and maintenance experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with employer cost-sharing
• Employer-paid Life Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match and 100% Vesting
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
• 11 Paid Holidays for 2025

Required Experience:

Manager