Production Supervisor, Lamination, 2nd shift

OMPANY BACKGROUND

LEER GROUP is North America's largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneaus for residential and commercial applications. The group is comprised of multiple brands including: LEER, Snugtop, Bedslide, Pace Edwards, Century, Raider, and StateWide Windows. Together, these companies have manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Washington, and Oregon, and sell through more than 1,300 independent dealers to individuals, small businesses, exporters, new car and truck dealerships, and fleet operators. Founded in the late 1960s, LEER is the most widely recognized brand name in the truck cap industry and the number-one selling brand of pickup truck caps and tonneau covers in the country. LEER truck caps are custom-manufactured in Indiana, and Pennsylvania and delivered to more than 800 independent LEER retailers. The industry leader in innovation, quality and customer service, LEER offers the industry's most complete selection of truck caps for consumer and commercial use, fiberglass tonneaus, retractable tonneau covers, and a soft roll-up cover. With its wide range of products, dozens of standard and optional features, and its partnerships with racking and storage solutions companies such as Thule, LEER offers products that appeal to a large and diverse customer base. Customized ordering ensures LEER can create a truck cap or tonneau for urban or rural use that appeals to families, hunters and fishermen, cyclists and boating enthusiasts or anyone who needs a stylish, well-built cargo solution. For its commercial and fleet customers, LEER offers truck caps customized with dozens of trade-related options and storage systems. A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, LEER Group offers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining LEER Group's winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.

Overall Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing the day to day line activities and processing with respect to product quality, customer satisfaction, on-time -delivery, safety, manufacturing efficiencies/cost management, 5S & housekeeping, and environmental controls. Supplying & coordinating daily production schedules; oversee all parts of the following fiberglass truck cap/tonneau cover operations: gel & mold prep; lamination; pull, cut & grind. Spot-checks all areas for quality issues and makes appropriate adjustments. Works on streamlining production departments. Maintain excellent communication within the team. Monitor and maintain material usages. Well versed in chemical reactions and compatibilities. The person in this job may have responsibility for some part of the plant hazardous waste management program including but not limited to labeling drums, moving hazardous waste containers, performing inspections, and signing hazardous waste manifests. As such, this person will be trained commensurate with those job duties assigned and in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements. Also, management at any time can assign additional tasks.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Effectively manage in a fast-paced environment with a work force ranging in skill level from temporary workers to highly skilled. 2. Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentations style at all levels of the organization. 3. Coordinates with other lines and departments to ensure production resources (labor, materials, equipment) match production demand. 4. Applies continuous improvement and lean manufacturing / production principles and techniques to areas of production. 5. Develops a culture of right the first time. Whatever it takes mentality. 6. Builds, develops and empowers high performing teams. 7. Fulfills all record keeping requirements including written performance reviews, safety training, documentation, documenting disciplinary actions, and job related training. 8. Ability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, planning and scheduling work and activities to routinely meet demand and schedule parameters and manage time efficiently. 9. Performs all task in a safe and responsible manner and work well within a "small" team environment. 10. Decision making to execute company policies and implement plant procedures. 11. Performs other work as required or needed in support of general fiberglass manufacturing activity.

Minimum Position Requirements:

3 + years of overall "hands-on" plant floor supervisory experience in a fast paced complex manufacturing environment. Experience in composites manufacturing required. Self starter with strong leadership and team building skills. Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions. Ability to multitask, effective time management skills and a basis for action. Fiberglass lamination experience preferred. Ability to develop and implement improvement changes unaided. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Very sharp, innovative and accustomed to "figuring it out". Mature judgment and decision making ability. Work well within a team environment. Willingness to work a flexible schedule Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervision of approximately 60 employees in the following areas: gel & mold prep; lamination; pull, cut & grind.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

cell phone; computer; telephone.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing/walking a minimum of 10 hours per day.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Deal with multiple personalities; make timely decisions and maintain harmony in the work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Early morning hours; flexible hours during peak production; fast-paced production environment. Must be able to work around fiberglass. #INDEH1