Production Supervisor

Purpose

Supervise and coordinate activities of the assigned Manufacturing Department in processing materials/components for products in an industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors/team leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Review production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.

· Plan department's operations, establishing priorities and sequences for completing products.

· Prepare operational schedules and coordinate assembly activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.

· Review operating reports and resolve operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

· Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

· Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.

· Work with Human Resources in resolving grievances.

· Compile, store, and retrieve necessary data.

· Track employee attendance and review weekly schedules.

· Track daily part shortages.

· Attend all required plant meetings.

· Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.

· Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.

· Establish accountability and goals used for performance evaluations for each employee.

· Responsible for the on-the-job training, including safety and KPS, of all employees in the department.

· Assist Production Manager with continuous improvement initiatives.

· Interface with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met.

· Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

· Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or team

· May be required to lock down plant when instructed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

2 years of related experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Must be able to generate creative solutions to problems and be detail-oriented.

· Must be able to communicate clearly and contribute to building a positive team spirit.

· Must be experienced in managing and motivating people.

· Excellent attendance and punctuality required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports in English and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Production management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person