Job Description

Overview:

The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations, ensuring a safe working environment, adherence to quality standards, on time delivery, and efficient production processes. They lead and manage production and shipping/receiving teams, coordinate schedules, monitor equipment, and drive performance to meet production goals, customer requirements, and company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• **Safety Compliance

  **: Promote and enforce workplace safety policies, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• **Quality Assurance

  **: Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality standards; implement corrective actions to address defects or issues.

• **Customer Service

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  Supports scheduling activities and works with customer service and sales to make sure that customer needs are being met in a timely fashion.

• **Team Leadership

  **: Supervise, motivate, and direct production staff, communicating job expectations, monitoring performance, and providing coaching, feedback, and discipline as needed.

• **Production Management

  **: Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards

• **Workflow Optimization

  **: Oversee production workflows, set processing variables, monitor equipment, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• **Resource Management

  **: Assign personnel, manage resources, and ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment, coordinating repairs as needed.

• **Performance Tracking

  **: Compile and analyze production data, track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and report on production progress and issues.

• **Problem Solving

  **: Identify operational abnormalities, conduct root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.

• **Employee Development

  **: Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and training employees, fostering skill development and growth opportunities.

• **Interdepartmental Collaboration

  **: Work with other departments (e.g., maintenance, quality, logistics) to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues.

• **Process Improvement

  **: Develop and revise systems, procedures, and reporting mechanisms to optimize operations and record-keeping.

• **Compliance and Cleanliness

  **: Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment by enforcing policies and educating staff.

• **Additional Duties

  **: Perform other tasks or special projects as directed by management.

Qualifications

Education Level

Associate degree

Languages Required

English & Spanish preferred

Knowledge & Experience

Years of experience:

• Typically requires an Associate’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, and 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a supervisory role.

• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and safety regulations is often preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential

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Critical Competencies for Role

Results Orientation

Communication (verbal & written)

Initiative & Energy

Planning & organizing

Coaching & Developing Others

Collaboration & Teamwork

Effective Decision Making

Influencing

Business Acumen

Adaptability & Agility

Driving & Managing Change

Customer Focus

Management Maturity

Working Conditions

Travel Frequency, Method, and Distance:

Up to 5% of the time

Work Environment:

Primarily in a manufacturing environment with some office work. Environment is subject to the outside weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift to fifty pounds, ability to sit in office setting, working on computer and/or electronic devices, activity relating to travel and navigating the office and/or sites on visits.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are indented to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in said position.

You should be proficient in:

• Supervisory Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment