2nd Shift -Manufacturing Assistant Supervisor

Manufacturing Assistant Supervisor

Company Overview

Technical Rubber Company (TRC) is a leading manufacturer and distributor based in Johnstown, Ohio with an 85+ year legacy driving sustainable business solutions in tire and wheel service products through TRC's 4R Visionary methods of Repair, Reuse, Recycle, and Repurpose. TRC incorporates these methodologies through tire monitoring solutions, tire recycling equipment, and industrial belting repair products. We take pride in acknowledging the people behind the product as they uphold TRC's Core Values of H.I.L.T.I (Honor, Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork, Innovation).

TRC not only serves local businesses it also has a global footprint across more than 96 countries, with an operational presence in addition to the USA, including China, Belgium, Japan, Brazil, and Thailand.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Assistant Supervisor position is to support daily operational activities by assisting with staff supervision, coordinating workflows, and ensuring company policies, procedures, and performance standards are followed. This role serves as a key link between employees and management, helping to maintain a productive, safe, and efficient work environment while contributing to team development and operational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Supervisor in overseeing daily workflow and production schedules

Provide guidance and direction to employees to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently

Monitor employee performance and productivity; report concerns to management

Assist with training, onboarding, and coaching of new and existing employees

Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations

Identify and help resolve routine operational or employee issues

Ensure quality standards are met and documented accurately

Assist with inventory tracking, material flow, and equipment readiness

Maintain accurate production, attendance, and performance records

Act as Supervisor in their absence, as assigned

All other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

High school Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and previous work experience is preferred. Prior experience of at least one year working in a Team Lead or supervisory position and previous work experienced working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is highly preferred.

Communication Skills Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

Ability to give clear instructions and feedback to team members

Strong listening skills with the ability to understand concerns, questions, and suggestions from employees

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and cross-functional teams

Ability to interpret and relay work instructions, policies, and safety procedures accurately

Ability to document information such as production data, reports, schedules, or incident details

Ability to address routine employee issues in a respectful and constructive manner

Ability to communicate under pressure while maintaining professionalism and clarity

Ability to participate in meetings, training sessions, and safety talks

Ability to adapt communication style to suit diverse audiences and work situations

Mathematical Ability

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Ability to calculate percentages, averages, ratios, and measurements

Ability to read, interpret, and apply numerical data such as production counts, schedules, quotas, and quality metrics

Ability to accurately track quantities, time, and materials

Ability to complete basic data entry and record-keeping with attention to accuracy

Ability to understand and follow work instructions involving numerical values

Ability to use simple formulas, calculators, or computer systems as required

Ability to identify and correct numerical errors in reports or documentation

Reasoning Ability:

Able to follow moderately complex instructions and/or directions. Able to problem solve. Requires the ability to decide on a course/sequence of action and to direct others. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out job. Must have continuous visual and mental attention during the operation of equipment and/or machines.

Licenses/Certifications:

Forklift Certification and Haz-Mat training is required for certain positions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including throughout an entire shift

Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, twist, and kneel as required by job tasks

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment, typically up to 25-50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to perform repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders

Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools, power tools, machinery, and equipment safely and effectively

Ability to climb stairs or ladders and work at various heights, if required

Ability to maintain balance and coordination while working around moving machinery

Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to operate equipment safely and follow instructions

Tolerance for working in non-climate-controlled environments, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, vibrations, or moving mechanical parts

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection

[This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is, instead, a description of the essential elements of the position that are needed for recruitment, placement, orientation, training, competency and performance management, classification, compensation determination and other Human Resource actions.]

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