Supervisor, Production

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com.

The Apogee Large Scale Optical segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the LSO portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall decor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor position will be responsible for daily production & shipping activities on 1st shift. Lead, facilitate, train, and mentor team members in the areas of safety, quality, production, 6S, & continuous improvement.

Shift Hours: M-F, 6:00am - 2:30pm

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards by enforcing policy, providing training, and making safety improvements.

• Responsible for ensuring an organized, clean, and safe work environment.

• Lead daily communication of team performance metrics throughout the organization.

• Ensure consistent application of policies & procedures, including all applicable SOP's.

• Responsible for achieving productivity, quality, and safety levels as set for the department.

• Deploy and monitor staffing to execute production schedule.

• Promote quality awareness and correct quality issues.

• Maintain detailed and organized data records for the shift using systems (SAP, Workday, etc.)

• Drive SAP accuracy across the shift by overseeing and correcting all transactions.

• Work off-shift as needed for meetings, training, and special assignments.

• Communicate to other shifts and departments in a clear and concise manner.

• Lead by example in terms of safety, quality, & productivity.

• Troubleshoot production issues and help correct issues.

• Cross train in related functions and assist others in obtaining cross-functional capabilities.

• Identify developmental needs for all production levels and create appropriate goals.

• Provide performance feedback and coaching to all production employees, including proactively addressing performance issues.

• Hire, direct, evaluate, train, and coach team members.

• Support, understand, and coach others in the use of continuous improvement tools (AMS).

• Write SOPs to eliminate variation and promote sharing of knowledge.

• Related or similar duties as necessary to the success of Tru Vue, Inc.

The above responsibilities represent the major tasks assigned to incumbents in this job title. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Therefore, on occasion, incumbents may perform other related tasks.

Personal Attributes and Experience

• Two- or Four-year degree, or equivalent work experience in a similar role required.

• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation.

• Understanding of safety, quality, productivity performance, &continuous improvement concepts.

• Demonstrated ability to work and lead in a team environment. Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds,

• Ability and willingness to lead and motivate others in a positive manner, including coaching others to follow work instructions, achieve standards and goals.

• Desire and capability to commit to on-going professional development, including Tru Vue specific and other training and development opportunities as directed. Ability to attend training and required meetings outside normal work schedule. (Typically, two or fewer per month after initial training period.)

• Math skills sufficient to accurately calculate and complete paperwork for the department.

• Computer skills in Windows, e-mail, Word, and Excel to communicate daily and complete documentation of daily operations, projects and procedures. Ability to master SAP program to track shift materials and production.

• Ability and willingness to conduct effective individual and small-group training for team members.

• Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.

• Ability and willingness to generate and support implementation of continuous improvement ideas.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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. For specific lifting, pushing and pulling thresholds for this position, please see HR.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.