Assistant Production Supervisor

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As an Assistant Production Supervisor, you will assist the Production Supervisor in managing the employees within the department. You will also assist the Production Supervisor in ensuring work is being completed efficiently and effectively throughout the department. This position works Monday through Friday 3:45pm to 12:00am.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Troubleshoot and problem solve through root cause analysis. Help in developing a continuous improvement culture. Create growth plans for reports and engage all production employees. Lead by example. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths.

Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. Have a presence on the shop floor to assist and guide leads and employees with daily tasks. (50%)

Monitor workflow processes while looking for improvement opportunities. Analyze data, such as productivity reports, errors, and schedules, daily and make recommendations for improvement accordingly. Partner with other branches and places of knowledge to learn Simpson practices and gain new ideas to put into practice. Create reports, spreadsheets and presentations. Design and drive programs which will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

(50%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

* College degree or technical certification in business or related field preferred.

* 5 + years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment required.

* 4+ years of direct people leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment required.

* 1+ years of experience in a union-represented facility required.

* Experience leading teams in a unionized environment preferred.

* Experience applying Lean manufacturing concepts preferred.

* Proven success mentoring and developing teams preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in both a professional office environment as well as the production floor. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

TRAVEL

This position requires domestic travel up to 5% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Stockton, CA.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$64,000 - $102,400 / year

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