Operations Supervisor
OperationsSupervisor-3rdShift
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“Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift at Operations Supervisor. Skills: Process improvement, Team leadership, Operational metrics. Direct daily work activities. Achieve departmental production targets”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet daily production goals; Meet quality goals; Meet safety goals
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years manufacturing experience, Supervisory responsibilities, Proven supervisory skills, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Demonstrated project management capabilities
Nice to Have
ERP systems experience preferred, SAP experience preferred, Lean manufacturing techniques preferred, Fulfillment operations preferred
What You'll Do.
Direct daily work activities
Achieve departmental production targets
Identify technical issues
Resolve technical issues
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Identify process waste
Implement lean principles
Execute leader standard work
Conduct daily gemba walks
Facilitate tier-board
Conduct continuous improvement meetings
Collaborate across departments
Introduce new technology
Introduce new equipment
Introduce new operational processes
Provide work direction
Provide consistent communication
Support skills development
Conduct performance evaluations
Provide input on compensation
Make hiring recommendations
Make disciplinary recommendations
Make termination recommendations
Reinforce safety culture
Conduct safety audits
Conduct incident investigations
Recommend safety improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**Operations Supervisor, 3rd Shift** **Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota** **3rd Shift 10:30p - 6:30a** The Operations Supervisor for the 1st Shift leads a team within the Operations Bindery department, ensuring daily production, quality, and safety goals are consistently met. In this role, you will guide and develop employees, drive operational excellence, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. You will also partner with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies, equipment, and processes. **About the Role:** **Business Operations** * Direct daily work activities to achieve departmental production targets. * Identify and resolve complex technical issues. * Lead and participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives. * Identify process waste and implement lean principles to minimize or eliminate it. * Execute leader standard work, including daily gemba walks, tier-board facilitation, and continuous improvement meetings. * Collaborate across departments to introduce new technology, equipment, and operational processes. **People Leadership** * Supervise a team, providing work direction, coaching, and consistent communication. * Support skills development through training and involvement in process improvement activities. * Conduct performance evaluations and provide input on compensation decisions. * Make recommendations related to hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations. **Safety** * Model and reinforce a strong safety culture. * Conduct safety audits and incident investigations, recommending improvements as needed. **About You** You are a motivated leader with a passion for building strong teams and driving operational excellence. You thrive in a fast‑paced production environment and bring a continuous‑improvement mindset to everything you do. You’re able to communicate clearly, solve complex problems, and lead by example in both performance and safety. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent com
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