1st Shift Supervisor- Torch Packaging

The Worthington Industries Chilton, Wisconsin facility manufactures hand torches and small fuel tanks under the BernzOmatic, Coleman and Worthington brand names.

If you're wondering why you should join our team, read on!

• Offering $5,000 in sign-on bonuses
• Quarterly bonus incentive plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits effective on day 1
• We care about developing our workforce! Join us and receive leadership, skill-building, and personal development training.

As a Torch Packaging Supervisor, you will safely direct the activities of 1st shift Packaging Department and makes sure production schedules and quality standards are met. This position is responsible for the safety and administration of company policies to all 1st shift production employees. The Supervisor assists in the hiring process, succession planning, and workforce planning. An organized, self-motivated, problem solver that utilizes a strong work ethic for a 350+ union facility in Chilton, WI is required.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards
• Ensure raw material availability, material flow, inventory accuracy
• Update and maintain production control boards, cycle times, and more
• Provide recognition, positive feedback, coaching and opportunities for improvement to employees
• Identify process and safety improvements and develop action plans for those improvements
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and employee onboarding and training
• Report out on performance and attend Level Up meetings
• Administer employee performance evaluations
• Complete Process FEMAs and Safety FEMAs
• Complete Job Instructions (JIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Attend and participate in GEMBA walks and Transformation activities
• Review and approve employee time records, vacation, and payroll
• Regular communications with Human Resources on staffing needs, performance/attendance concerns and/or disciplinary issues
• Perform these and other duties as assigned in the spirit of Our Philosophy and in accordance to safety, legal, ethical and contractual practices

Desired Experience, Critical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish working relationships quickly
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to drive resolution
• Comfortable performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks
• Proven ability to effectively work in a detailed, fact-based environment
• Knowledge of safety protocol such a lock out tag out, confined space and haz-com
• Ability to establish trust and a commitment to excellence
• Customer focused with the ability to function with a high sense of urgency
• Confidence to make decisions and a strong commitment to team success
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation, project and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner via formal written and oral means to all levels of management
• Strong computer skills

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug tests and background check
• Must have at least two valid forms of identification upon hire
• Should have flexibility to work overtime hours daily including weekends
• Leadership experience in manufacturing / production environment required
• Lean understanding (preferred)