Production Supervisor

Position Description

The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily operation of the production shift, with responsibility for achieving maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. He/she actively participates in all areas of employment, performance evaluations, associate relations, and associate development while promoting total employee involvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure a safe workplace is provided for all employees; frequently inspects department for safety compliance. Complete accident reports and schedules appropriate follow-up reviews; identify accidents related to operator/machine error and initiates necessary training to prevent future accidents.
• Supervise the activities of production associates to achieve objectives with regard to quality, cost and time. Evaluate the performance of associates and completes necessary reports. Recommend merit increases and training/development needs.
• Review daily and weekly shipping schedules and production capabilities to assure all deadlines are met. Check running orders/query dispatch lists to determine schedule priorities. Coordinate and expedite hot parts and assigns rework.
• Inspect and monitor production quality and equipment. Ensure quality procedures/practices are applied to the process, tooling, and equipment to achieve expected quality improvements.
• Supervise the use of materials to assure an appropriate number of parts are available to maintain smooth production flow; identify wasteful practices and methods; report any problems/concerns with viable solutions to the Manager, Production; and report suggestions recommended by associates for procedure change, etc.
• Promote and support the company's efforts in associate involvement concepts, and "open door" communications through the development and or implementation of various programs.
• Promote commitment to quality through attitude, behavior, communication, and the implementation of programs and activities.
• Communicate shift management of daily problems and concerns, identifying areas needing attention to ensure the continuity of the operation.
• Ability to work weekends and 2nd shift is required.

Education, Experience & Skills

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university or 10 years of production leadership experience is preferred.
• Previous work experience in Manufacturing as a Supervisor or Group Leader is required.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, GenSuite, Apriso, Mapics, and timekeeping software such as ADP’s eTime or Kronos.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to enhance a team environment, including development of team-oriented leaders and members.
• Must possess clear thought process of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions using Lean/Operational Excellence/Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Assures employees are consistently being trained and developed so that talent is retained, and succession plans remove gaps in bench strength.
• Able to make timely decision in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management.
• Good understanding of consumer products, high volume lean manufacturing, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.
• An understanding of General Manufacturing best practices, Fabrication operations and equipment are required.
• Exceptional leadership, motivational, and project management skills with the ability to drive project-specific issues and goals to closure.
• Ability to integrate business, manufacturing, and technical elements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.