2nd Shift Operations Spv Polymill
Ashley Furniture IndustriesBuild Your Career with Ashley Furniture – Where Innovation Meets Comfort Who We Are At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we’re more than a business…we’re family. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses, and never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry. If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset , and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business. If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board. Position Summary The Operations Supervisor – 2nd Shift plans, directs, and assigns work activities in a manufacturing or distribution department. This role supports and implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in operation methods, equipment, people, materials, and working conditions. The Supervisor leads daily operations, manages employee performance, drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost, and ensures alignment with company standards and core values in a fast-paced, highly automated environment. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) Operations Leadership & Coordination Plan, direct, and assign work activities in the manufacturing or distribution department for 2nd shift to meet production and service goals. Coordinate with other supervision to ensure all operational activities across shifts are integrated as a cohesive whole. Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results to optimize production and throughput. Communicate product or material issues with appropriate individuals (e.g., Quality, Engineering, Materials Management) to minimize disruptions. Continuous Improvement & Performance Management Manage and improve functional areas and institute performance measures through use and interpretation of Continuous Improvement tools. Improve working conditions and processes (safety, quality, productivity, and cost), including supporting and directing employees to participate in improvement programs. Assist the functional area Superintendent or Manager to improve systems of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control, and performance management. Drive continuous improvement efforts, especially in environments with high-speed automated equipment and manufacturing systems. Safety & Equipment Management Maintain departmental equipment to ensure proper and safe operations. Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring employees wear PPE (personal protective equipment) and follow safety compliance requirements. Conduct safety audits and address unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately. Promote a safety-first culture throughout the department. Team Leadership & Employee Development Listen, respond to, and address employee concerns in a timely and professional manner. Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, and pay adjustments. Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing team members to meet the area’s goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to. Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements through coaching, mentoring, and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan, and/or implement employee training and skill development activities. Audit, maintain, and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate and comply with company policies. Communication & Employee Engagement Communicate company…