Join our team of Toilet Geniuses! Lavelle Industries is looking for a 2nd Shift Assistant Supervisor to support our Operations running Lean at our Whitewater facility. Our top performing Assistant Supervisors are proactive problem solvers who thrive in our dynamic manufacturing environment.
Are you someone who is team-oriented and loves working and coaching a diverse team towards success? Are you always thinking about the big picture, where your team best supports the organization, and how to improve safety and efficiency? Do you worship data, track data, and use data continuously to drive performance and improvement?
If you can answer yes to these questions than this job is the right fit for you! As an Assistant Supervisor the “right fit” candidate can look forward to:
- Using a strategic mindset to optimize press production; this includes scheduling, inventory control, quality, monitoring output and improvement, and safety & housekeeping.
- A visible problem-solving approach that includes open communication and engaging supervision in order to drive performance, safety, improvement.
- Working with a variety of stakeholders to address tactical, safety, quality, and improvement.
We ask that you bring to the table:
* 2 years Manufacturing experience, some lead or group lead experience preferred; an Associates or technical degree is a plus!
* An enthusiasm for working an extended work week or weekends (this position IS eligible for overtime)
* A desire to be on the move and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
* Must possess or have the ability to obtain forklift certification
* Ability to become an authorized driver
Work includes, but is not limited to:
- Ensuring compliance with standard work; enforcing work rules and safety policies including initiation of disciplinary process and escalating when appropriate.
- Supervising the daily work of the department or facility, managing direct reports as needed.
- Cultivating a team atmosphere.
- Review direct reports or operator performance and coaching for improvement.
- Managing the tracking, recording and analysis of team KPI's.
- Working with other Supervisors and Operations Leadership on project work; work will including participating in continuous improvement activities, including project work, FIFI, PDSAs and kaizen events.
Requirements:
- 2-4 year degree or working toward a degree preferred.
- 2+ years leadership experience; 3+ years manufacturing experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Why Lavelle? At Lavelle we believe in continued learning, visible problem solving, and helping our employees grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an on-site FREE health clinic, gym membership discounts, flexible scheduling, casual attire and/or uniforms, and paid vacation and holidays. Did we mention our aim is to "Stay in business forever and have fun?"
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Supervising: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Whitewater, WI 53190 (Required)
Work Location: In person