Job Description

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and supervise production activities and
employees in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards to achieve established
production schedules and desired quality levels.
Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
 Reviews general status of production schedules to insure that schedules are being met, and if
necessary, assigns or adjusts schedules and/or personnel to balance and expedite work through
production areas.
 Assures that the desired product quality levels are achieved through proper operator training with
operation and inspection techniques, use of tools and overall job responsibilities.
 Recommends methods and procedures to control and improve product quality.
 Will make recommendations related to quality, efficiency, machine utilization, scrap, budget status,
etc.
 Takes corrective action when necessary to improve the overall performance of his/her production
area(s).
 Confers with appropriate personnel on problems or situations that develop regarding quality,
efficiency, machine utilization, order scheduling, safety, housekeeping, manpower, etc.
 Recommends the selection and termination of personnel in their assigned area.
 Will coordinate production activities with other functional areas to assure that the needs and problems
of manufacturing are communicated and addressed.
 Consistently administers company policies and practices regarding attendance, performance, etc.
 Communicates with employees on a regular basis.
 Will be expected to participate in activities such as training and safety programs in order to enhance
the overall effectiveness of the work area(s) involved.