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Activar Incorporated

Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Company logo
Activar Incorporated
Privately‑owned U.S. manufacturing & distribution network offering fabrication, machining, assembly and materials.
Oversee 2nd shift production, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and team performance.
7d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Onsite
Company Size
201 Employees
Service Specialisms
Distribution
Engineering
Plastic fabrication
Metal fabrication
Assembly
Sector Specialisms
Commercial Construction
Architectural Specialties
Fire Protection
Industrial Products
Manufacturing
Distribution
Plastic Products
Technical Products
Role
What you would be doing
schedule management
capacity planning
preventive maintenance
machine operation
quality assurance
labor planning
  • Analyzes production schedules and estimates labor hour requirements for completion of jobs.
  • Responsible for the minimization of part overruns, eliminating whenever possible or as directed by management.
  • Ensures that all work is performed in a safe manner.
  • Approves payroll hours for direct reports.
  • Maintains time and production records.
  • May be expected to arrive early or stay late to ensure daily requirements are met.
  • Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Remains knowledgeable of all company policies and upholds them consistently.
  • Initiates or suggests plans to motivate team members to achieve work goals.
  • Prioritizes work orders for each work cell according to the Capacity Task List.
  • Fosters a continuous improvement environment every day.
  • Ensures a clean and organized work environment.
  • Operates machines when applicable or based on work load.
  • Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, development, and performance management of production area personnel.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists team members in solving work problems.
  • Attends production meetings, as well as meetings with other supervisors to coordinate activities of departments.
  • Examines defective machinery to determine cause of malfunction, and reports need for machine repair. Organizes preemptive maintenance and ensures minimal down machine time.
  • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
  • Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Reduces lead times and late orders.
  • Reports immediately to management any and all problems, which may affect safety, equipment, tooling and quality.
  • Maintains standards to ensure parts are made to customer quality and specification.
  • Establishes and adjusts work procedure to ensure on time production.
What you bring
erp
microsoft office
blueprint reading
technical degree
project management
leadership
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the capacity to learn new systems.
  • Strong project management, analytical, and problem solving skills.
  • Highly effective oral and written communications skills.
  • Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Complete blueprint reading/understanding with specific knowledge regarding material properties.
  • Proven ability to influence people and teams to achieve successful results.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
  • Full understanding of all tools, gages, and other equipment used to inspect production parts.
  • Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
  • Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.
  • Exhibits high credibility and trustworthiness to co-workers, customers and to the company.
  • Skill in performing accurate arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
  • Maintains full working knowledge of all processes.
  • 3 plus years of experience in a relevant manufacturing setting.
  • Able to create a clear vision and think strategically.
  • Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
  • Fluent in multiple languages.
  • College or related technical degree.
  • Consistent decision making with an ability to define, improve, and organize people around process.
  • Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast paced environment that requires strong team work.
  • Previous leadership experience.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1947
Year Established
The company was established in Bloomington, MN, marking the beginning of its journey as a family-owned supplier.
$35M
Annual Revenues
Operating globally, the company generates millions in revenue through its specialized business units.
  • Over decades it grew into a collection of specialized business units—Construction, Technical, Industrial, Plastic—under one network.
  • Today it operates globally with private revenues around $35 M, supplying engineered components, plastics and fabrication services.
  • Typical projects include custom conveyor systems, laboratory casework and high-performance plastic components.
  • The company excels in precision machining, material handling systems and fabrication across diverse sectors.
  • An unusual strength is its ability to integrate across materials—plastic, metal and engineered systems—to deliver turnkey solutions.
Culture + Values
  • Customer success is our top priority
  • Innovation drives our mission to deliver real-time, dynamic insights
  • Collaboration fosters success
  • Passion for continuous learning and self-improvement
  • Integrity is at the core of everything we do
  • We work hard to exceed expectations
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net-zero emissions target
Commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.
  • Focus on energy-efficient operations and reducing carbon footprint
  • Implementation of sustainable sourcing practices
  • Dedicated to reducing waste through recycling and reusing materials
Inclusion & Diversity
  • We focus on building a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workforce
  • Gender parity across leadership teams and overall staff
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