Mercantile Development, Inc. (MDI) is a leading, independent converter of nonwoven wiping products with a commitment to operational excellence and customer-driven service for over 75 years. We are a successful, family-owned and operated WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise. Our Pro-Series® professional grade wiping products are manufactured at our 140,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Shelton, Connecticut under an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System and sold worldwide for use in a broad range of workplace applications. MDI is always looking for talented people with a passion for quality, a mind for creative solutions, and a commitment to collaborating with team members to achieve business goals and build working relationships with integrity.
We are looking to expand our team to include a Production Supervisor. The position requires a forward-thinking, organized individual able to grasp the big picture and prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for keeping the floor operations safe, smooth, and efficient while maintaining a pristine production environment.
Job Responsibilities· Schedule production jobs according to inventory management guidelines and ensure inventory levels are within target, making adjustments and modifications as priorities change due to customer demand.
- Schedule production jobs according to inventory management guidelines and ensure inventory levels are within target, making adjustments and modifications as priorities change due to customer demand.
- Interface with material handlers and engineering personnel to ensure smooth operations and drive timely root cause resolution.
- Ensure all MDI safety and quality policies are strictly adhered to. Review, correct (audit) material transactions.
- Instill and maintain a positive, engaged and accountable team culture.
- Responsible for record keeping including time & attendance and training.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput, improving quality, reducing downtime, and optimizing labor utilization through standard work and process improvements.
- Leverage data interpretation to achieve closure on initiatives.
- Ability to take direction, accept responsibility, provide direction to others and lead by example.
Requirements
- Focused individual with ability to make real time decisions with an eye for detail
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor with demonstrated leadership
- Strong verbal, written and organizational skills
- 6+ yrs experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to learn and use various computer programs and systems
- Able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. English fluency required additional Spanish language competency a plus
- Position requires an individual with the ability to work overtime as necessar
- Proven factory experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
Benefits
- Includes paid medical coverage for the employee, life insurance, voluntary vision coverage, paid vacation and holiday time, profit sharing plan and an on-site fitness facility free to the employee
Physical Requirements
- Position requires constant walking or standing for an 8+ hour shift.
- Must be able to move with ease around manufacturing equipment
- Lift up to 60 pounds.
Pay: $63,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
