Job Description

Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor plays a pivotal role in overseeing and directing daily production operations. Tasked with managing and supervising the production team and processes, the Production Supervisor ensures the efficient execution of production scheduled while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the manufacturing team in a continuous improvement environment
• Champion Continuous Improvement projects and offer leadership support in developing, implementing, and sustaining process and cost improvement activities
• Lead and facilitate training initiatives to ensure a safe work environment, emphasizing adherence to safety protocols and the proper use of personal protective 
• Assign tasks effectively among department personnel and monitor their performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to production schedules
• Ensure the smooth and safe operation of all equipment within the assigned areas of responsibility
• Handles employee call-ins and documenting appropriately
• Takes ownership of production schedules
• Participates in planning meetings, recommends space, personnel, and equipment requirements.
• Collaborates with Project Managers, Engineers and Procurement providing timely and accurate feedback information

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates Degree is a plus
• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 2-5 years of supervisory and/or leadership experience

Other related skills

• Operating overhead cranes
• Licensed and/or forklift operation experience preferred
• Proficiency in basic math skills
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure 
• Communications Skills
• Multitasking
• Problem solving
• Computer competency
• Leadership
• Basic computer knowledge (typing, ability to use a mouse, basic computer navigation etc.)

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Eye and hearing protection is required.

This position works in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Personal protection equipment required.