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Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 1:30 am 

The 2nd shift Production Supervisor is responsible for the direction and coordination of activities of day-to-day production operations by overseeing and following standard operating procedures.  Provide supervision to assigned staff in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Effectively oversee, motivate and monitor the performance of team members on assigned shift, to include:
  • Providing direction to team members to effectively meet production goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Reviewing production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
  • Planning production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
  • Providing clear communication during work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs between shifts, documenting action by completing appropriate production and quality logs.
  • Accepting full accountability for accomplishing organization and production for assigned shift.   Actively seek out and accept opportunities for new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value.
  • Inspecting process equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization and coordinates maintenance with the Maintenance Department regarding concerns or deficiencies.
  • Maintaining accurate inventory by conducting periodic cycle counts, reconciling variances and inputting data.
  • Working collaboratively with Production Manager on developing and/or revising standard operational and working practices and observing team members to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Keeping direct supervisor informed in a timely manner of all relevant items affecting operations, including absenteeism, injuries/safety issues, equipment/tool issues, disciplinary issues, scheduling, and other items as deemed necessary by management.
• Supervise, coach, support, train and develop personnel in assigned area; resolve personnel issues, redirecting complex issues to management and HR in a timely manner.  Assist in managing employees, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance/compensation, resolving grievances, administering disciplinary action, interviewing employment candidates, and effectively recommending hires and terminations in a timely manner. 
• Perform day-to-day production tasks as necessary to meet business need. 

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Education/Experience  Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years’ supervisory/lead experience in a manufacturing production environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Pre-cast concrete manufacturing planning experience is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Core People Skills.  Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.  Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty.  Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.
• Communication Skills.  Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar.  Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.  Fosters a respectful, positive, transparent and collaborative environment. Displays humility, adaptability, unquestionable ethics and integrity.
• Strategic Change Agent.  Courage to make and encourage others to make difficult decisions.  Ability to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek and actively lead in development/execution of strategic goals and objectives related to assigned responsibility. Demonstrated ability to solicit and manage the development of innovative approaches to current and emerging business challenges, while taking into account strategic implications.
• Leadership Skills.  Builds a culture of tolerance, acceptance and civility by setting an example to staff.  Ability to coach and motivate staff in planning, strategic product management, decision-making, teamwork, and process improvement.  Demonstrated passion for developing others.  Ability to effectively manage team projects to completion according to schedule.  Ability to provide regular performance feedback and to write annual performance reviews. Ability to foster attitudes, conditions and environments that guide teams toward excellence and acting with integrity and ethics.  Ability to develop staff skills and encourage growth, and to foster quality focus including improving product development processes and procedures.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Analytical Skills.  Ability to use information/data and various metrics to develop an informed and factual business case.  Strong financial analytical capabilities for developing profitable strategies. Ability to define problems, collect objective data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information.  Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”.  Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy.  Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Professional Investment.   Proactively involved with professional and community organizations that promote professional growth and/or enhance Pyrotek’s ability to meet and/or exceed goals and objectives. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.  Must be able to communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing.  Effectively use a personal computer.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment
Works in a manufacturing environment where employee is frequently exposed to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles and where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.

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The minimum and maximum salary range for this full-time position is $65k - $75k + benefits.  Relocation benefits may be available, if deemed applicable based on candidate location.  

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. 

Pyrotek benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 31 days
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401(k) with generous match
• Profit Sharing
•  Supplemental Benefits

For a full summary of Pyrotek's benefit offerings, please click HERE.

$65000 - $75000

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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