As the PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR with SAFCO PRODUCTS, you will be the change driver, leading process improvement initiatives that will yield major efficiencies and cost savings for the company. This position will be working inter-functionally and oversee all production and support functions. We are looking for an individual with specific knowledge of Metal Fabrication operations, Wood Fabrication operations, and/or a Paint line.

This full-time, 1st shift position reports directly to the OPERATIONS MANAGER and is located at Safco’s manufacturing plant in Milford, Iowa.

Required Skills

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Ensure adherence to the daily schedule
• Assign employee’s their daily tasks
• Monitor material inventory
• Proactively work to reduce costs, simplify processes/operations, and improve product quality
• Conduct performance evaluations. Facilitates development of employees through coaching, leading, and training.   Initiate counseling and disciplinary actions as necessary
• Ensure 5S standards are followed and safety standards are complied with and employees work in a safe manner
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Ensure reporting is completely and accurately filled out and done in a timely fashion (quality, efficiency and capacity reports)
• Create and maintains an environment of continuous improvement
• Ensure maximization of the space, proper rotation of materials and cleanliness
• Ensure finished product to be shipped meets specifications and is shipped in a timely fashion per customer requirements
• Creates processes and environment to promote a safe workplace
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 year’s supervisory experience for a manufacturing/industrial company required.
• Ability to read and understand blue prints (drawings).
• Must possess basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Prior work experience with JDE/Oracle in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must be able to efficiently organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to effectively present information to management and other employees
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exhibit high attention to detail and exercise sound judgment in decisions
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

SAFCO® offers an array of furniture solutions to create top-notch spaces everyone will be talking about. The team delivers a memorable experience because they truly care about how and where people work. To create work spaces that energize and inspire people, they use market knowledge and employee know-how to spread workspace product innovation. Safco® is committed to excellence in serving our customers for the long-term and building strong relationships.

As part of the LIBERTY DIVERSIFIED INTERNATIONAL (LDI) family of companies, SAFCO'S headquarters are based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with manufacturing and distribution centers in Iowa, Virginia, California and Georgia. The LDI family of companies includes LIBERTY PACKAGING, LIBERTY PAPER, LIBERTY PLASTICS (CUSTOM SOLUTIONS and QUARRIX BUILDING PRODUCTS) AND SAFCO.

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Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Required Experience

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Ensure adherence to the daily schedule
• Assign employee’s their daily tasks
• Monitor material inventory
• Proactively work to reduce costs, simplify processes/operations, and improve product quality
• Conduct performance evaluations. Facilitates development of employees through coaching, leading, and training.   Initiate counseling and disciplinary actions as necessary
• Ensure 5S standards are followed and safety standards are complied with and employees work in a safe manner
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Ensure reporting is completely and accurately filled out and done in a timely fashion (quality, efficiency and capacity reports)
• Create and maintains an environment of continuous improvement
• Ensure maximization of the space, proper rotation of materials and cleanliness
• Ensure finished product to be shipped meets specifications and is shipped in a timely fashion per customer requirements
• Creates processes and environment to promote a safe workplace
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 year’s supervisory experience for a manufacturing/industrial company required.
• Ability to read and understand blue prints (drawings).
• Must possess basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Prior work experience with JDE/Oracle in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must be able to efficiently organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to effectively present information to management and other employees
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exhibit high attention to detail and exercise sound judgment in decisions
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

SAFCO® offers an array of furniture solutions to create top-notch spaces everyone will be talking about. The team delivers a memorable experience because they truly care about how and where people work. To create work spaces that energize and inspire people, they use market knowledge and employee know-how to spread workspace product innovation. Safco® is committed to excellence in serving our customers for the long-term and building strong relationships.

As part of the LIBERTY DIVERSIFIED INTERNATIONAL (LDI) family of companies, SAFCO'S headquarters are based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with manufacturing and distribution centers in Iowa, Virginia, California and Georgia. The LDI family of companies includes LIBERTY PACKAGING, LIBERTY PAPER, LIBERTY PLASTICS (CUSTOM SOLUTIONS and QUARRIX BUILDING PRODUCTS) AND SAFCO.

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Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.