This Production Supervisor directs the day-to-day production activities of their assigned area and shift, to achieve financial and operating objectives as determined by Tangent. The production supervisor is a key leadership role with overall responsibility for safety, production, continuous improvement, and talent development. This position is responsible for creating a positive work environment that supports Tangent’s core values and engages team members leading to effective teamwork. Ensures compliance with Tangent policies and procedures. Role and Responsibilities · Cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and team-oriented culture. · Manages team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management. · Holds employees accountable to performance expectations and follows the progressive discipline policy when necessary. · Responsible for the safety of all employees in the plant during their shift, enforcing PPE and general safety guidelines. · Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. · Oversees production quotas and schedules, ensuring standards are met or limitations are being addressed. · Addresses production challenges immediately and with the appropriate sense of urgency. · Plans daily production coverage to meet manufacturing expectations. · Coordinates with sales and production planning teams to ensure customer expectations are met. · Participates in the resolution and prevention of customer complaints and promotes positive customer relationships in partnership with the quality, purchasing and supply chain organization. · Resolves operational, manufacturing and quality issues in partnership with Maintenance and Engineering teams. · Responsible for driving root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating additional training to operators for any quality issues and customer returns and/or complaints. · Responsible for plant housekeeping, ensuring facility is in optimal condition during and at the end of each shift. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Required skills/abilities · Strong leadership skills. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. · Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. · Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. · Comfortable learning about processing equipment to facilitate both efficient operation, trouble shooting and repairs. · Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner, with the best interest of employees and customer in mind. · Comfortable having difficult conversations and holding employees accountable. · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. ERP experience preferred. Education and experience · High school diploma or equivalent required · 2-year or 4-year technical degree preferred · 5 years manufacturing experience required, 2 years in plastics and fast paced environments preferred. · 2 years of supervisory experience required. · Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement experience preferred Physical requirements · Standing, stooping, and bending required · Long periods of walking or standing Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds