Operations Supervisor - 12 hour nights - Buffalo, NY

POSITION SUMMARY The Operations Supervisor will provide manufacturing leadership to deliver a world-class operation. Operations Supervisors lead, motivate, and develop employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results, while leveraging Continuous Improvement (Lean/TPM) tools, improving individual skills, and enhancing teamwork. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for providing direction and support to a production team on 12 hour nights. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Educate, develop and motivate a manufacturing work group to achieve required production results, improving individual technical skills and enabling collaboration across boundaries Ensure that production facilities and finished products meet the company and government standards for quality, sanitation, and safety Establish and sustain sound relationships with all employees in order to foster an environment where innovative methods are used to involve others in creative solutions to issues Provide business leadership which demonstrates commitment to department and plant objectives on a day to day basis Facilitate, coach, counsel, and guide the manufacturing work group to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results year over year through the use of continuous improvement tools and strategies Function as a technical resource in areas of system operations and product requirements Facilitate the effective interchange of information between work groups, cross-functional resources, and other members of the plant and corporate teams MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1-3 of relevant experience High School degree required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred Demonstrated leadership skills Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity and change Demonstrated understanding of technology and providing solutions to technical challenges Strong conceptual skills and ability to implement change Sound analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills Ability to plan, lead, and execute strategic initiatives in a complex environment Mature approach to challenging situations and environments COMPANY OVERVIEW