Shift Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Shift Supervisor to join the Data, Power, & Control - Starline Team in Reading, UK. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for all activities, output and performance of the in-house manufacturing processes and the personnel who perform them. The Shift Supervisor must model high standards of conduct and lead by example according to Legrand's values. This position is responsible for ensuring that all products meet quality specifications, testing requirements and design criteria. The Shift Supervisor will ensure that safety, quality, productivity and efficiency goals are met by closely monitoring operational metrics, identifying areas of improvement and taking appropriate action.

What Will You Do?

• Ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to during the shift in line with Legrand's health and safety policies.
• Maintain high employee morale.
• Manage, develop and motivate direct and indirect reporting staff.
• Models high standards of conduct and leadership.
• Lead Legrand team members to produce quality products on-time according to company policies.
• Supervise Legrand team members according to Legrand leadership development training.
• Lead and manage assigned manufacturing processes utilizing the Legrand Way Tier 2 meetings.
• Responsible for ensuring that all output built meets departmental standards of safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, 6S and budgetary (tools, scrap, etc.) goals.
• Develop and train new and existing employees to assist them in achieving their goals.
• Prepare the oncoming shift for success and provide an orderly, well documented shift transition.
• Work with off-shift supervisors to maintain a productive relationship between shifts and manage production handovers effectively.
• Have an active role in the company's continuous improvement plans for future growth of the organization.
• Liaison between front line employees and all levels of management; key point of contact for all shop related communications.
• Professionally conduct employee corrective action after review with management.
• Evaluate and track quality and production processes in accordance with the ISO 9001 standards in place.
• Identify and resolve operational issues in conjunction with the frontline supervisor and Human Resources.
• Adhere to all company policies, guidelines and practices including the values.
• Provide input into departmental budget.
• Purchase non-inventory supplies as required.
• Assist in manual labor processes on an as-needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts, including 6S.
• Team building skills including ability to resolve conflict while maintaining harmonious work environment.
• Proficiency using MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP (Infor Syteline preferred) and inventory flow/control.
• Proven ability to lead teams while achieving goals.
• Proven ability to develop individuals and teams.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Flexible with demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Sense of priority and urgency.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely Organized.
• Looks at change in a positive manner.
• Promotes good attitude and teamwork.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection.
• Regularly required to stand; walk and communicate with others.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs.
• Primary working hours will be 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.