Assistant Supervisor Finishing Department

**JOB DESCRIPTION MCRAE FOOTWEAR JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR FINISHING DEPARTMENT LOCATION: HWY 24-27 W, TROY, NC TEAM COACH: PLANT MANAGER/ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION The Assistant Supervisor of Finishing is responsible for helping Team Coach with the organization and operation of the Finishing Department on a day-to-day basis. The Assistant Supervisor of Finishing will help with the coaching of team members in compliance with footwear specifications and quality standards set forth by customer specifications and the Plant Manager, along with safety requirements set forth by current OSHA standards. Coaching, training, and disciplining for this position are provided and coordinated by the Team Coach /Plant Manager/Assistant Plant Manager. JOB OBJECTIVE To efficiently perform the assigned production task in accordance with the quality and quantity standards as established by the Company. To work as a team member to produce a sufficient quantity of acceptable first quality boots so as to contribute to the overall profitability of the Company and to provide the highest earnings possible for the employee. The position holder should: Support harmonious relations and good team work with co-workers, Team Coaches, and managers. Constantly strive for improvement in the performance of job duties. Willingly and enthusiastically cooperate with, assist, and support the immediate Team Coach in his/her efforts to achieve the highest level of productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction for the subject area of responsibility. Abide by the work rules and rules of good personal behavior as required by Company policy; and support the Company, its policies, rules, and regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Coach, train, lead, discipline, and recruit people as necessary with the objective of performing the duties in this area of responsibility at a high level of proficiency, efficiency, quality, and satisfaction of customer specifications. 2. Responsible for helping Team Coach with the safety training for each employee and employee adherence to safety standards within the department. 3. To keep records of boot quality, quantity, and any changes in specifications used in making or checking the quality of outgoing boots. OTHER DUTIES 1. Prepare accurate time and production records as required. 2. Perform other duties as assigned by Team Coach. 3. Clean up work area daily. 4. Follow all safety rules and regulations; must use all required safety equipment. Report any safety issues to Team Coach. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED 1. Prior footwear manufacturing experience, particularly Finishing Department experience. 2. Prior supervisory experience preferred. 3. Must have the desire to learn what it takes to be a good assistant supervisor must demonstrate, on a continuing basis, the willingness to put forth the effort as may be required to develop the skills necessary to perform as a good production team leader. 4. Must have the aptitude and desire to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills necessary to efficiently perform all production related operations in the department. 5. Good communication skills. Use of tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. 6. Good organizational skills. 7. Self-motivated. 8. Sense of urgency. 9. Ability to concentrate and give continuous close attention to job. 10. Must be able to understand, remember, and follow instructions. 11. Take charge - get it done attitude. 12. Ability to manage time wisely in order to complete assigned tasks. 13. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed. 14. Alert and aware of situations or occurrences which disrupt, diminish, or interfere with the efficient achievement of expected goals. 15. Ability to understand, remember, an follow both oral and written instructions. 16. Ability and reliability to work independently without close supervision. 17. Honest, dependable and trustworthy with a high degree of pride in work and a good work ethic. 18. Must be able to read, write, and count accurately and repetitively. 19. Positive attitude. Must have or acquire an understanding that criticism of a fellow employee in a demeaning, degrading, or in a character destructive manner is counter-productive to developing a cohesive team spirit within the operating unit. 20. Ability and commitment to maintain self-control and be self-responsible, self-managed, self-motivated and self-accountable in performance of job duties. 21. Ability to work as a part of a team. 22. Open to a changing environment and willing to accept change. Willingness to look for new and better ways to handle day-to-day activities and work toward continuous improvement in performance of job duties. 23. Ability to concentrate and give continuous close attention to job. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Job requires standing, walking, pushing racks, and carrying supplies and materials throughout the day. 2. Must maintain confidentiality of all non-public information acquired as a result of position. 3. Requires continuous attention to job to produce first quality work. 4. Smoking or the use of tobacco products while on McRae Footwear premises is permitted in designated areas only. 5. The workplace is a pleasant business environment and your language and physical conduct should always be consistent with this type atmosphere. Verbal or physical conduct which harasses, embarrasses, disrupts, or interferes with your Teammates' work performance, which creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment, or in general is not consistent with professional behavior is not allowed. 6. All forms of harassment are prohibited in our workplace and it is Company policy to emphasize that sexual harassment is specifically prohibited. 7. Socializing or sexualizing during on-duty time is not acceptable. Sexualizing at any time on Company premises or while on Company business is not acceptable behavior. 8. The Company is committed to maintaining a drug-free workforce and a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. Employees are prohibited from the illegal use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, or manufacture of illegal drugs, controlled substances, narcotics, or alcoholic beverages on Company premises or work site, on any of the grounds connected to our buildings (either leased, rented, or owned), in personal vehicles on Company property, or in any vehicle used for Company business. Being intoxicated or otherwise under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs while on duty is not permitted. All persons to whom a Tentative Job Offer is made for a position in the Company will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. All active employees are subject to random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, follow-up testing and post-accident testing. 9. McRae Industries, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence. All employees are responsible for helping maintain a violence-free workpla **