Production Supervisor

Overview

This position will be a 7PM - 7AM Shift working 4 days one week and 3 days the next week.

A Production Supervisor provides direction, instructions and guidance to the team, for the purpose of achieving daily production goals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Coach and help develop team members, providing job knowledge and advice. Including training and documentation.
• Motivate and inspire team members
• Provide guidance, instruction and direction for the purpose of achieving daily output results
• Trouble shooting machines and assist in evaluating problems. Suggest possible solutions
• Safety – insure that all team members are supplied with the proper PPE’s and are using them in accordance to the job requirement. Complete Safety checks/audits of equipment throughout the production process. IE; forklift inspections, crane inspections.
• First responder for medical emergencies trained in CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Quality – responsible for setting high standards and quality standards are maintained.
• Report issues /problems immediately to shift leader
• Communicate with other departments
• Check finished products to ensure products are produced to standards.
• Ensure that materials / work orders are at machines
• SAP notifications are monitored and updated daily
• Must perform any and all other duties as assigned by Manager
• Work overtime as required
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

SAP knowledge a plus

Qualifications

Required:

• Two to five years of experience in a leadership capacity within manufacturing with shift or area ownership required.
• Two-Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Ability to grow relationships with business partners and to lead, coach and develop employees
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead organizational initiatives and change
• Time management, delegation and organization skills with strong problem-solving ability
• Continuous improvement or process improvement experience. Green belt or black belt certification preferred.
• Prior experience with TPM a plus!
• Increase in responsibilities over time, reflected in new work assignments, career advancements, and larger scope of work.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite applications; SAP experience a plus.
• Grasp of financial factors related to operations performance.
• Understanding of production processes.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job operates in an office and manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp small items, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.