Production Supervisor with Apex International in Chaska, MN (Bilingual English/Spanish Speaker Required)

• 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 provide other required information.
• Observe daily work progress, and pre-empt bottlenecks 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Selection - Finds and retains the right people in each position and selects the right candidate.
• Training - Provides employees with the skills and information they need to perform their jobs successfully and ensures that learning is followed through.
• 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.

• Direction and oversight of others: 5-6 Lead-type employees who work with 15-35 hourly employees and all temporary workers.

• 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.
• 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 ideally knowledge in the personal care, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical products industry.
• Knowledge is usually acquired through four years of college, resulting in a Bachelor's degree
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred

• Medical, Rx, Dental benefits
• Short term & Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

• Emphasis on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement: Apex is dedicated to implementing Lean Manufacturing practices, constantly seeking ways to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
• As a privately held company with strong financial stability, Apex ensures reliability and long-term partnership opportunities.
• 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