Production Supervisor - Night Shift with Incentive - Cutting Edge Industry

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to be a part of the Leadership team based in Concord. This position directly reports to the Production Manager and supervises a team of Manufacturing Technicians.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for managing all operational aspects of the (Deply, Slitting, Testing, Pack-Out, and Backwinding) Conversion area.
• Leading behavior-based safety initiatives for the shift; ensuring technicians plan safety into their daily routines and that safe work practices are followed.
• Planning, organizing, supervising, and scheduling manpower, equipment and other resources within issued policies, procedures, guidelines, and budgets.
• Assisting in hiring new team members and overseeing the on-boarding and on-the-job training for new and/or transferred employees.
• Assuring the most effective operation of the production process; utilizing key operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, and machine downtime.
• Managing employee performance and development
• Providing leadership in identifying problems, troubleshooting, and solving issues affecting yield and equipment utilization.
• Maintaining and analyzing shift measures, conducting shift reporting, auditing ERP for accuracy and variance; conducting weekly and monthly variance investigations, maintaining and leading team in adherence to SOP's/SOC's (Standard Operating procedures/Standard Operating Conditions).
• Assuring consistent, equitable working relationships with all team members.
• Learning and utilizing company systems; facilitating continuous improvement; participating in and leading meetings both within the production function as well as cross-functionally; and developing management and technical skills to enhance plant performance.
• Working with fellow supervisors and non-exempt team members to provide proactive safety, housekeeping, and quality leadership, and to ensure achievement of plant goals.
• Providing leadership for Continuous Improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Education Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Supervisory experience required. (Direct reports)
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must possess working knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience leading in a team-centered environment required.
• Must be proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must possess strong math skills and a solid mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 operations and an understanding of lean manufacturing principles and 5S is a plus.

Key Attributes:

• The ability to learn and use problem solving and decision-making tools is required.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization are required.
• The ability to build effective workplace relationships, provide effective feedback, motivate employees, and support employee development is required.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply safety principles in a manufacturing environment is required.
• The ability to work a 12-hour day shift, 2-2-3 schedule, required.
• To excel in this position, you must bring a proven ability to work on and lead a highly effective team, foster open and honest communication, motivate others and support employee development. Excellent communication skills are also vital to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and support a high-performance operation and work culture.

Asahi Kasei and Celgard Values

• Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone
• Challenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
• Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy

Travel

Must be able and willing to travel up to 10% for domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations.

Working Environment

This position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment. This position will spend most (80-90%) of their time in a climate controlled clean room environment. Standing and walking continuously during the entire shift, 10-12 hours at a time. Ability to climb stairs and steps in work area. 12-hour shifts from 6pm – 6am. Site runs 24/7 and includes a 2-2-3 work schedule.

Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits, effective 1st day of the month
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Vacation + 8 Paid Holidays + 24 Hours of Floating Holidays
• 401K Safe Harbor Contribution + Matching
• Paid Parental Leave after a Year of Employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life & Disability Insurances

About Us

For more than 50 years, Celgard has proven itself as a global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Celgard specializes in solvent-free, dry-process, microporous membranes used as separators that are a major component of lithium-ion batteries that power a broad range of electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS). Celgard® membrane is also used in specialty applications such as satellites and military installations as well as other barrier-type applications like technical textiles for waterproof and breathable apparel. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Celgard, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polypore International, LP, an Asahi Kasei Company. With manufacturing facilities or sales offices in nine countries serving six continents, Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. We are Creating for Tomorrow!

Location Information

Concord is part of the Charlotte metro area. Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties. It is situated just north of the South Carolina border and is close enough to drive to the mountains and the beach in two-three hours. Charlotte brings diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eighth among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina’s largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, a national football team, a soccer team, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks for people who love to get outdoors.

[RT1]Do ISO audits require this for all jobs or does this only needs to be listed if the position requires being in the plant?

[RT2]Is there a statement about considering work accommodations? (Christie is looking into this.)