Job Title:
Production Supervisor
Department:
Manufacturing Management
Reports To:
Production Manager/Asst Plant Manager
Reporting to This Position:
Hourly Team Members
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the manufacturing floor to ensure production goals are met efficiently and safely. This role includes managing a team of production employees, coordinating workflow, enforcing company policies, and maintaining quality and safety standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Supervise and coordinate activities of production workers to ensure timely and efficient production schedules.
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Monitor daily operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and customer expectations.
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Ensure team compliance with safety procedures, company policies, and industry regulations.
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Conduct training for new hires and ongoing training for team members to improve performance and safety awareness.
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Communicate with maintenance, quality assurance, and materials departments to minimize downtime and resolve production issues.
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Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products; coordinate with materials team as needed.
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Analyze production data and prepare reports on productivity, quality, and performance metrics.
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Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
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Address employee concerns, provide coaching and discipline, and conduct performance evaluations.
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Maintain time and attendance tracking for assigned hourly team members.
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Perform Layered Process Audit (LPA) and 5SENS audits as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and production planning.
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Familiarity with safety and quality assurance standards (e.g., OSHA, IATF).
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and production software systems (ERP or MRP experience preferred).
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Ability to work flexible shifts and weekends as needed.
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High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred.
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3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
Physical Requirements Essential to Perform Duties of the Job
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Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fluctuating temperatures
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Frequently communicates with employees, customers and suppliers to understand their requests
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Frequently walks, kneels and stands
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
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Occasional travel to various business locations or business related functions via automobile or airplane
