wigwam is hiring a supervisor:

PRODUCT FINISHING SUPERVISOR – 2ND SHIFT
As a member of Wigwam Mills Manufacturing team this position is responsible for supervising and directing all manufacturing activities of the Product Finishing Department and Distribution Center on 2nd shift. It will also oversee the Technical Processing Department and Distribution Center employees and activities on 2nd shift.
           
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and schedule personnel to accomplish the scheduled work making sure it is completed efficiently while maintaining excellent quality standards, promoting safety and positive relationships among employees.
   

• Provide guidance, assistance, and training to employees when needed. Assign work making full use of an employee's abilities and knowledge. Ensure good labor relations through fairly administered rules as defined in the labor agreement and company policies.
   
• Monitor the work of employees by inspecting work for accuracy, quality, and throughput. Review time sheets and work orders. Review work verbally with employees to assess problems and potential solutions including progressive discipline.
   
• Work with the mechanic(s) to maintain and PM all company property and equipment within the department. Keep the cost of upkeep to its lowest possible level by using preventive maintenance programs, professional repairs when needed, minimum parts inventories and proper use of equipment.
   
• Continually seek to reduce costs, accelerate throughput time, minimize work in process and improve quality. Coordinate the activities of the department with all other manufacturing departments. Work with staff departments and make full use of their services.
   
• When new products are developed, provide the input needed to insure they can be manufactured and processed within the guidelines set forth in this job description. All experimental and sample work should be done on schedule and with attention to detail.
   
  REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently and make decisions independently and carry out assignments to completion given standard parameters, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Associate degree or bachelor degree, or at least 3 years in a supervisor role in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma and a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or an Associate’s degree in lieu of experience.
• Ability to cover occasional off shift hours including weekends when needed for meetings or coverage.
   
  PREFERENCES:

• Experience in a union environment
• Experience in a warehouse environment
   
   
  Interested candidates should submit resume and salary requirements via email to humanresources@wigwam.com or fax to (920) 783-1100.
   
  Wigwam is a family owned and operated sock manufacturer that has been manufacturing performance socks in Sheboygan, WI, USA since 1905.
   
  Wigwam Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer