Production Supervisor- First Shift Life at Latham Since the beginning, the core values of Latham from our roots in 1956 as a family-owned business to being the worldwide leader for inground swimming pool manufacturing is that our employees remain our priority. As a Latham employee, you get to experience a high-performing, engaged, quality-focused and safety-minded culture dedicated to serving our dealers and consumers. We have a healthy respect for the daily grind, yet we value work/life balance. We believe that all employees should have the opportunity to lead and that good ideas can come from anyone. From the top-down, our leaders are actively involved not only in strategic oversight and running the business, but also in the wellbeing and growth of all employees. We consider people our #1 resource, and help employees realize their full potential, set, and exceed their goals, and explore new opportunities for personal and professional development. Why You Should Join Latham We strive to offer amenities, opportunities, events, and programming that support the interests of our teams, while furthering the culture. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join Latham include: + Comprehensive insurance benefits included but not limited to, medical, dental and vision, free short- and long-term disability, free life insurance, flexible spending accounts and more. + 401K with a 50% company match. + Excellent PTO and vacation policies. + Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities + Tuition reimbursement. + A workplace that values safety, respect, employee engagement, recognition, and diversity Primary Role: Ensure the successful production actives of a first shift. Manage the daily production related to KPI’s for singular shift. Support a strong employee culture through the reinforcement of Latham’s Core Values. Duties and Responsibilities: + Supervise operations to ensure positive labor efficiency and variance through proper usage of personnel + Follow company safety policies and programs to promote a safety-first culture throughout the facility + Maintain high level of quality throughout the manufacturing process + Responsible for production, meeting daily schedule to insure on time delivery while minimizing overtime + Maintain a high level of quality by doing regular inspections of products + Utilize lean manufacturing principles to identify efficiency issues and suggest improvements to solve the problems. + Submit reports on performance and progress to direct manager + Communicate job expectations, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees + Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (Safety, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Quality, etc.) + Participates in the hiring, training and review process of production employees. + Monitor attendance and take disciplinary steps as required up to the termination + Facilitate daily shift meetings + Other duties as assigned Qualifications: + Minimum of Associate degree with experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred. + Minimum 7+ years of experience in manufacturing/engineering related function + Required – Proficiency with all MS Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) + Experience with payroll systems is a plus + Ability to read blueprints + Must be able to work overtime when necessary, including extended hours or weekends + Strong verbal and written communication skills- ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization + Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience desired + Good understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, employee relations + Ability to work effectively in a multitasking environment and work constructively under pressure + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions + Exceptional leadership skills with a sense of urgency and strong aptitude + Ability to develop, maintain and motivate a strong team + Ability to solve practical problems and difficult situations + Regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand; walk; bend; use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms, prolonged sitting, repetitive computer use, ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly Please attach your resume