Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.
The Bernard Group is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Large Format Cutting team. You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world class products to our customers. This role is responsible for managing, mentoring and coaching employees working in the Large Format Cutting department. The Production Supervisor, with the help of the Production Lead, trains new and existing employees on the most efficient and effective methods of machine set-up, inventory set-up, and process flow. You will be responsible for the overall effectiveness of your team members which includes: managing variable costs such as direct labor and materials utilized, as well as reducing scrap and the need for re-work. The Production Supervisor identifies the need for additional resources, human capital or machinery, and creates the cost/benefit analysis while overseeing the Production or Assembly Leads’ efforts in learning the new equipment, as the subject matter expert, for training purposes. This position has responsibility for performance reviews, staff development, employee engagement, and addressing any necessary disciplinary actions as required.
Shift available: Sunday - Tuesday 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (rotating 4 month schedule and occasional Saturday's)
A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:
- a High school diploma or GED required.
- a minimum 5-10 years experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years experience in the printing industry as a Production or Assembly Lead or Manager.
- an OSHA 10 Hour certification.
On top of that you must:
- be able to conform to changing priorities, demands and timelines throughout the workday
- understand and maintain the values and standards of The Bernard Group related to customer confidentiality, organization principles and employee information
- continuously display professionalism with customers and management while proficiently taking action to achieve The Bernard Group corporate goals and company initiatives
- create a Passion For Excellence environment that strives constantly for world class results
- display the Art of Teams mentality: effectively communicates with the fabrication team to ensure production schedule aligns with customer needs
In this position, you will:
- motivate, mentor, coach and train employees for professional development, employee engagement, and the creation of a safe and inclusive environment
- set high performance expectations and provide feedback, both positive and constructive to ensure those expectations are met
- work closely with Production and Assembly Leads, as well as other production areas’ leadership, in prioritizing and directing department work flow
- support safe environment, driving towards 0 OSHA recordables
- maintain high quality standards
- ensure assembly and machine throughput quality and integrity through continuous monitoring of departmental processes in conjunction with the Production or Assembly Lead
- oversee the maintenance of appropriate levels of supplies to meet production requirements
- monitor issues and receipts for work orders in conjunction with the Production or Assembly Lead
- establish open lines of communication with the production floor
- represent corporate policy and communicate to employees as required
- ensure training and skills matrix are in compliance with training policy
- work toward continuous improvement
- monitor efficiency and productivity and implement improvements
- implement cost reductions where possible
- drive improvements in material flow, including cell design and material delivery Interact with other support departments as required
- provide the cost/benefit analysis for the acquisition of new equipment and ensure Production Lead is trained on the equipment as the subject matter expert
- troubleshoot production problems to ensure productivity and quality standards are met
- perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management
To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:
- able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
- willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
- fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
- trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
- enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
- adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done
TBG Overview:
- We are a 900-person visual merchandising company
- We are 100% employee-owned
- We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
- This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN
The Art of Teams at TBG:
We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.
If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.
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The Bernard Group, Inc.
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