Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Here at Westfall Technik
, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource our work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 Team Members across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Elizabethtown, KY site
, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely attributed to our Team Members’ skills and talents, which have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment in your future.

We are currently seeking a Shift Supervisor with the below qualifications:

This shift is from 6:00pm-7:00am on a 3-2-2 rotating shift!

• Manage time off requests and unexpected no-show situations
• Document and communicate situations when disciplinary action is necessary (tardiness, time theft, safety violations etc.)
• Set performance goals for individual Team Members and teams each shift
• Ensure goals are met through collection of daily production planning and production results
• Participate in weekly management meetings to discuss goals, progress, and any issues in need of resolution
• Maintain a work environment that encourages compliance with safety laws and adhere to the Company’s quality policy and objectives
• Assist other team members with preventative maintenance, setup and process as required
• Act as an advocate for Continuous Improvement, making suggestions on how to improve processes through resource allocations
• Responsible for all floor activities when Managers are not on duty
• Provide feedback to managers on Team Member performance and training needs
• Act as a mentor, coach, and trainer for new and existing Team Members
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate Degree or Technical Degree preferred
• Strong leadership skills with experience directing a team
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience required
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Drive to succeed, motivation and positive attitude
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure goals are achieved
• Detail oriented
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems
• High degree of professionalism
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to lift 55-60 lbs. at continuous intervals throughout the day
• Must be able to pull finished products and 350 lbs. gaylords of material
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to operate necessary equipment to do the job
• Requires frequent bending, squatting and twisting motions

• Salary: $63,000.00/annual (Based on education and experience)
• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.