We are looking for a 2nd Shift Supervisor to join our team!

The 2nd Shift Supervisor is responsible for overviewing all their shift duties and ensuring employees perform necessary duties efficiently. They will be in charge of making sure the employees have what they need to complete their job and that production runs smoothly. This position is a "working manager" role that will expect the candidate to work alongside their direct reports and peers.

WORK CONDITIONS/SCHEDULE

Typical core hours are 12pm-10pm (Monday-Thursday)

Some work on Fridays
No weekends!

Hours likely to exceed 40/week

This is a "working" manager role

Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership to hourly production employees to achieve goals
Works alongside and cohesively with production team members
Monitor production equipment and report issues and concerns appropriately
Motivate team to hit and exceed productivity standards
Troubleshoot minor equipment and/or mechanical issues
Recognize employees for going above and beyond
Foster a culture of teamwork, trust, and inclusion among coworkers
Identify areas for improvement proactively and assist in providing solutions
Be available and visible to the team
Educate and coach employees if expectations are not met
Mentor and teach employees who are ready for additional responsibility
Ensure employees have what they need to complete their tasks
Communicate daily of any problems or obstacles with managers
Report performance concerns appropriately and timely
Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace
Ensure proper knowledge of products and processes
Support Plant Manager with projects and/or tasks
Ensure employees follow standard work, rules and policies
Delegate and assign work to employees
Close the facility at the end of the day
Train new employees and acclimate them to processes and procedures
Monitor quality standard of products
Reads and records water, energy and gas meters
Make appropriate decisions on behalf of production when necessary
Assist with other duties as assigned

NECESSARY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Ability to give direction
Ability to motivate other team members

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in a production/manufacturing setting
Experience leading others
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Experience working 2nd shift preferred

BENEFITS

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Lunches - 1x/month

Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT PHELPS Phelps the Uniform Specialists has been providing companies, large and small, with exceptional service for over two decades. We are your one-stop industrial supplier of garments, dust control, towels, mats, and janitorial supplies. We offer the highest standard of garments and products available, designed for all work environments. At Phelps, we offer something called SGS or "Smart Garment System." The SGS is a part of the laundering process which allows us to better track, launder and even sort garments using RFID technology. This technology allows us to ensure 100% accurate deliveries to our valued customers. Servicing Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri since 1981. Phelps the Uniform Specialists is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! Phelps the Uniform Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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