Shift Supervisor, Third Shift

At Apex International, we pride ourselves on being a high-quality manufacturer of over-the-counter, personal care, and household products. We create collaborative partnerships with customers ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.

We are currently seeking a Shift Supervisor to join our team based out of our Chaska, MN location. This role will report to the Production Supervisor and work onsite five days per week to enhance our customers' success, and ensure that products are produced safely, timely, and cost-effectively. This role leads our production professionals on the third shift, which runs Sunday -Thursday, from 9:30 PM to around 7 AM.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Effectively manages the daily production of customers' orders so that production meets or exceeds the
production schedule while meeting safety, quality and cost goals.

• Ensures that daily production goals/objectives are met; takes action when they are not met.
  Conduct a daily production meeting at the beginning of each shift to communicate the daily goals and
  progress to the crews and provides other required information.
• Observe daily work progress, and pre-empt bottle-necks in production to ensure continuous line operation.
• Initiate and support programs that drive for an engaged workforce, resulting in improved morale and
  employee ownership of results.
• Maintains an active presence on the floor to monitor, motivate and ensure success

2. Understand and maintain a culture of "lean action" within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.

• Apply and utilize "lean tools" to permanently implement improvements
• Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
• Uses metrics to identify gaps and build improvement plans, striving for zero defects.
• Ensures department SOPs and Work Instructions are developed, maintained, trained to, and followed by
  employees to drive a culture of discipline throughout the shift.
• Utilizes daily standard work for self and direct reports to reinforce a culture of discipline and consistent
  practices.

3. Manage the safety, cleanliness, maintenance and upkeep of the shop floor and work stations.

• Ensure that equipment cleaning and sanitation processes are followed and documented.
• Ensures a clean and organized work environment that adheres to the Department's housekeeping schedule.
• Ensure OSHA safety requirements are being met and that company safety processes are followed.
• Ensure a SAFE work environment is maintained in all aspects.

4. Management Competencies - Develop and maintain an organization of high-performing people who are aligned with Apex Vision, Purpose and Values.

• Selection - Finds and retains the right people in each position and selects the right candidate.
• Training - Provides employees the skill and information they need to perform their jobs successfully and
  follows through to ensure learning.
• ManagementLeadership - Coaches employees to succeed and develops them for the future.
• CorrectionRedirection - Addresses chronic unacceptable performance in a way that causes improvement.
• Performance Evaluation - Objectively values and defines performance against outcomes and standards and
  ensures evaluations are completed on time.
• Employee Development - Follows a plan to develop performance and prepare people in their career
  development.
• Termination - Knows how to document employee performance and construct a case leading to correct
  termination decisions.

5. Perform other work as assigned.

Direction and oversight of others

• 5-6 Lead-type employees with 15-35 hourly employees and all temporary workers.

Qualification and Skill Requirements

• This position requires more than 5 years and less than or equal to 10 years in a manufacturing environment
  within a regulated industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of production supervisory/management experience required.

Knowledge Requirements

• To be effective, this position requires specific knowledge of management skills, "batch processing", lean
  manufacturing terms and techniques, shipping, and fulfillment. Requires an understanding of reporting software such as Alliance.
• Requires specific knowledge in a manufacturing or technical field and knowledge ideally in the
  personal care, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical products industry.
• Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college, resulting in a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: None

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental benefits
• Short term & Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• HSA/Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Additional Information

Apex International's dynamic nature, unwavering commitment to quality, implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices, financial strength, unwavering focus on customer satisfaction and problem-solving employees have propelled us to become a prominent industry leader in contract manufacturing for the personal and home care sector.

As a leader in contract manufacturing, Apex stands out due to:

1. Unrivaled commitment to quality: Apex sets itself apart with its measurable advantage in delivering products of the highest quality standards.
2. Emphasis on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement: Apex is dedicated to implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, constantly seeking ways to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
3. Financial Strength as a privately held, single-owner company: As a privately held company with strong financial stability, Apex ensures reliability and long-term partnership opportunities.
4. Customer-focused and problem-solving employees: Apex boasts a team of highly skilled and dedicated employees who excel in customer service and possess exceptional problem-solving abilities. Our commitment to meeting customer needs is unparalleled.

Apex International Inc. is an equal-opportunity Employer.