The posting
Production Supervisor
Job Description
Production Supervisor
The production Supervisor will oversee and manage daily production operations within our facility, ensuring the efficient and safe manufacturing of high-quality products. This role involves leading a team of associates and operators, leveraging a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The supervisor will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, upholding safety standards, and achieving production targets, all while fostering a positive and productive work environment. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the overall success of the production team.
Status: Salary Exempt
Position Type: Full-time
Hours: 40-45 hrs
Schedule: M-F
Reports to: Plant Manager
Key Roles
- Work to standard: Perform work to standards for safety, quality, and time while identifying abnormalities.
- Organize work area: Maintain and improve the organization and cleanliness of work area.
- Solve problems: Support the team in solving problems for customers and improving processes.
- Basic Machine PMs: Regular care and preventative maintenance of machines.
- Provide value to internal and external customers.
- Create and pursue a self-development plan.
- Reporting and Data Management.:
- Cross Department Collaboration.
Key Competencies
- Team-focused, committed to improving, and motivated to collaborate with others.
- Good communication skills; written, phone, and in-person.
- Proven, positive results in leading/managing others.
- Able to initiate and maintain processes for organization and time management.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Proficient with computers, email, and business software.
- Willingness to learn and follow directions.
- Team Player: committed to improving, learning, and collaborating with others.
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across departments.
- Active prioritization of company mission, values, and culture.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support company values and mission through respect, continuous improvement, and safety
- Responsible for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale through coaching their team leads and associates.
- Build processes that improve efficiency and quality.
- Track metrics for production and quality
- Monitor safety practices
- Implement SOPs and coach team members in the discipline of following procedures.
- Oversee Daily Production by monitoring workload and metrics for daily production goals.
- Develop teamwork, leadership, and accountability through checklists.
- Develop teams that are engaged and looking for opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Respond to on-floor needs and solve problems by looking for the root cause.
- Apply Lean Thinking to teamwork and processes (waste, flow, level work, etc.)
- Manage personnel including company policies, and counseling as needed, etc.
- Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager concerning production goals and issues.
- Collaborate with other departments to support company growth.
- Create and implement SOPs for each phase of the department’s process.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Other duties as needed: Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and may include potential transfers to other departments and local facilities.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions.
