Focus Factory Facilitator (Supervisor) 1st and 2nd Shift - Fort Smith, AR

Overview

Are you a motivational leader with a passion for manufacturing? Join our team in Fort Smith as a Focus Factory Facilitator (Supervisor) on 2^nd shift. In this role, you will facilitate the daily operation of your assigned production area(s), ensuring the highest standards in safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity. You will play a key role in promoting continuous improvement, building strong employee relations, and driving efficiency throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Work with Team Leaders to ensure lean principles are applied to all areas
• Provide direction and support to Team Leaders
• Monitor inventory, expenditures, and manpower in accordance with area demands
• Seek input from employees on manufacturing processes and functional improvements through root cause analysis and collective actions while building strong employee relations
• Communicate production requirements to production team
• Provide direction and make job assignments as necessary to meet demands of workload
• Enforce company policies and safety rules, ensuring equipment is properly guarded and in good working condition
• Communicate with other departments within Hytrol to meet customer demand
• Work with Hytrol's Safety Department and Quality Department to ensure Hytrol delivers a quality product while maintaining the safety of Hytrol's employees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safety protocols and OSHA regulations and ability to enforce standards and ensure compliance with regulations

• Ability to implement and maintain quality assurance standards.

• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

High school diploma or GED is required and Bachelor’s degree is preferred