Simpson StrongTie Company

Assistant Production Supervisor

Simpson StrongTie Company$64K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-year degree or technical certificate in Business preferred
  • 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting required
  • Knowledge of production processes and quality control
  • Strong active listening and critical thinking skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
  • Mathematics proficiency relevant to manufacturing applications

Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate production employees through performance management
  • Troubleshoot and analyze workflow to identify improvement opportunities
  • Monitor and assess departmental performance metrics
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement programs
  • Foster teamwork and unity among department members
  • Engage employees through growth and accountability initiatives
  • Assist employees directly on the production floor as needed

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonuses or commission based on performance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement contributions and employee stock purchase options
  • Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick days
  • Education reimbursement and charitable contribution matching
  • Employee discounts and referral bonuses
  • Years of service awards
Full Job Description
YOU

As an Assistant Production Supervisor, you will assist the Production Supervisor in managing the employees within the department. You will also assist the Production Supervisor in ensuring work is being completed efficiently and effectively throughout the department.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Troubleshoots and problem solves through root cause analysis. Helps in developing a continuous improvement culture. Creates growth plans for reports and engages all production employees. Leads by example. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. Have a presence on the shop floor to assist and guide leads and employees with daily tasks. (50%)

Monitor workflow processes while looking for improvement opportunities. Analyze data, such as productivity reports, errors, and schedules, daily and make recommendations for improvement accordingly. Partner with other branches and places of knowledge to learn Simpson practices and gain new ideas to put into practice. Create reports, spreadsheets and presentations. Design and drive programs which will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department. (50%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
  • 2 year degree, technical school certificate in Business, or equivalent Preferred.
  • 4 years experience supervising in a manufacturing setting Required.
  • Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
  • Active Listening: The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking: The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Monitoring: The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others' to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Microsoft Office: The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook to carry out work.
  • Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Process Control Analysis: The ability to conduct tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of elimination of waste, continuous improvement, S5, Kaizen, Quality Built In, JIT, Kanban, and levelized production.
  • Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position requires domestic travel up to 5% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Stockton, CA.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$64,000 - $102,400 / year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in both a professional office environment as well as the production floor. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
  • Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.


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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

About Simpson StrongTie Company

Simpson Strong-Tie Company is a leading manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners, and other building products. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Simpson Strong-Tie's products are used in a wide range of construction projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The company has a reputation for producing high-quality, reliable products that are designed to withstand the rigors of the construction process. Simpson Strong-Tie has a global presence, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Simpson StrongTie Company
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1956

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