Job Description

Job Title: Supervisor, Production

Reports To: Manager, Operations

Position Location: Charleston, SC

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt):             FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Summary: 

The production supervisor position is responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Record daily production output and ensures delivery of finished goods.
• Develop and communicate production schedule to meet inventory needs eliminating customer back orders while maintaining desired inventory stock levels.
• Record/Monitor weekly inventory percentages
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Education: 

Experience: 

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Ability to streamline work process/flows for maximum efficiency.
• Ability to calculate production rates based on time studies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and schedule work process to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Ability to motivate team to achieve production requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products, and the ability to use email.
• Possess basic reading and mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $60,000-75,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following:
  1. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  2. Disability Insurance 
  3. Life Insurance
  4. 401(k) company match
  5. Paid Time Off (15 days annually)
  6. Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days)
  7. Tuition Assistance 
  8. Additional benefits available with company package 

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.