2nd Shift Production Supervisor

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THE COMPANY

Thermacell Repellents, Inc. is on a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Thermacell makes the world's leading zone mosquito repellent, using our proprietary technology to create a zone of scientifically proven protection up to 20ft so people and pets can enjoy their time outdoors. 

Founded in 1999 and based outside of Boston in Bedford, Massachusetts, Thermacell has an ever-expanding product line and is trusted by over 6 million consumers worldwide to provide protection for outdoor events from backyard nights to rugged camping weekends. We aim to change the way people repel insects, through our award-winning products, disruptive innovation, and expanding distribution across multiple retail & e-comm channels in over 30 countries across the globe. 

Thermacell is a wholly owned subsidiary of a privately held global consumer products company and operated independently. Thermacell is home to 125+ full-time employees across three U.S. hubs — Bedford, MA (Corporate Headquarters), Buford, GA (Manufacturing & Distribution), and Hampton, FL (Science & Research Center) — and is expanding its footprint in the UK & Europe.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Thermacell is currently seeking a highly capable 2nd Shift Production Supervisor with manufacturing and maintenance experience. The person in this role will be responsible for supervising and operating production equipment, documenting production information, and performing routine maintenance on equipment and machinery. Please note that this role is a working supervisor position. This role will report to the Plant Manager.

STATUS: Exempt

WORKING HOURS: Typically, between 3pm-11:30pm M-F (extended hours as needed during busy season). The 2nd shift position and hours are fixed, with no expectation of moving to a different shift within the first two years. This is a non-negotiable requirement and should be strongly considered prior to applying. Employee onboarding will take place on the first shift for approximately 4-8 weeks prior to transferring to second shift. 

WORK LOCATION: 3157 Buford Highway Buford, GA 30518 

Please note: This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by the company now or in the future. Candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full time basis. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee departmental day-to-day production & fulfillment activities. 
• Ensure product is safely produced, on time, within budgeted costs, and meet product specifications.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, prepped & staged in adherence to customer compliance & fulfillment date. 
• Ensures shipments are loaded correctly onto trucks.
• Responsible for forklift certifying employees as Forklift Certified Trainer. 
• Develop standard operating procedures and train production associates in process, job, skills, and safety.
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are always  dhered to.
• Responsible for maintaining product quality assurance.
• Monitors & is responsible for ensuring production & fulfillment metrics are met. 
• Actively participates and represents 2nd shift team on the Safety Committee. 
• Ensure production staff are following internal polices and industry regulations.
• Set and communicate expectations to production staff, as well as evaluate their performance via performance review and coaching sessions.
• Assist in hiring, training, and coaching staff. Responsible for training of new employees.
• Establish, assign, and prioritize workflow, staffing, and schedules.
• Manage special projects outside of normal daily production process.
• Ensure production release packages and production confirmations are completed accurately and timely.
• Confirm correct materials and appropriate quantities are used, reported and document any discrepancies.
• Drives continuous improvement utilizing improvement methodologies such as Center lining, Zero Effort Changeovers, Focused Improvement, Process Improvement mapping, etc.
• Assists in repair and maintenance of production and ensure daily equipment CIL's are completed. 
• Troubleshoot any equipment issues that arise and provide technical support to resolve stoppages or failures. 
• Operates machines when needed.
• Supports inventory management policy & ensures cycle counts are completed on the shift
• Leads daily production review and communicates out to operations management.
• Implement department strategies to improve cost, quality, and performance.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to optimize staffing and productivity.
• Responsible for securing the facility at end of shift
• Other duties & required certifications assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Lives our core values of Drive, Ownership, Integrity, Teamwork and Evolution
• Authentic and personable, humble, smart
• Relentless work ethic juiced by results, not titles or activities
• Externally competitive, internally collaborative
• Highly resourceful. Hands-on and practical. Ability to get things done where resources are constrained, and a hands-on approach is needed.
• Places a high priority on investing in people and building teams with the right capabilities
• Builds commitments through active listening, mutual respect and building trust
• Promotes candid dialogue, healthy debate and diverse thinking in order to motivate others
• Fosters productive relationships across functional, business and geographic lines
• Chooses curiosity and a commitment to learning over being right
• Radically candid – always with positive intention 
• Motivated by challenge, resilient in the face of setbacks or adversity 
• Able to critically think and navigate within a variety of ambiguous situations
• Even keeled energy, brings calm to chaos, low drama
• Make impeccable agreements, delivers end to end results with excellence
• Makes high quality data-based decisions with autonomy
• Unquenchable thirst for learning and self-improvement
• Effective communicator meeting people where they are
• Manages multiple, complex, and competing priorities
• Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs  

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this position will include a competitive base salary and an Annual Target Bonus opportunity. Details provided separately. 

We are proud to offer a competitive & valuable benefits package that enables you to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. It includes best-in-class medical & dental insurance where Thermacell pays for 82.5% of the premiums. Thermacell pays for the first half of your medical deductible through our Health Reimbursement