Production Supervisor
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$60,000 - $70,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
About this job
Job Description
The Role
We are looking for a Production Supervisor with a genuine passion for excellence and a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. This position will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the manufacturing of goods. They will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of a production line(s) and the quality of output.
The ideal candidate will have a deep know-how in production procedures in addition to the ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set them apart as a leader. Decision-making and problem-solving will take up a great part of their day, as the goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate associates by providing guidance and mentorship.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers, etc.)
- Liaise with production Area manager to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
- Organize workforce to meet specifications and deadlines.
- Monitor production to resolve issues.
- Determine the number of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials, etc.)
- Ensure output meets quality standards.
- Enforce health and safety precautions.
- Hold the production team accountable for attendance and workmanship.
- Daily reports summarizing production and any issues encountered.
- Identify and mitigate bottlenecks on the line.
- Keep record of employee training matrices.
- Communicate to management and the production team to ensure alignment daily.
- Escalate issues to supervision/engineering.
- Address and mitigate personnel issues that arise throughout the shift.
- Uphold shop accountability standards.
- Order parts/follow up on material issues to keep the line fed.
Qualifications
- Proven past experience as a production lead
- Experience managing associates in a manufacturing environment.
- BSc/Ba in business administration or relevant field is preferred.
- Deep knowledge of production management and experience with lean manufacturing.
- Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
- Strong knowledge of performance evaluations.
- Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
- Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
- Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
Salary:
- $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and qualifications
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