Production Supervisor

The Position

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts or products by performing the following duties and serves as a key promoter of a safe operations, quality expectations, production needs for every process, and the development of company culture.

• Supervise employees in production departments, including training, motivation, and discipline
• Recommends procedures, systems, equipment, and machinery alterations to reduce costs, resolve problems, ensure product quality, reduce scrap, and improve production assignments
• Initiates work orders for maintenance and repair of machinery equipment and vehicles
• Audits hourly employees’ timecards for accuracy to ensure correct charges against production assignments
• Administers and enforces company rules, regulations, and policies
• Ensures compliance of safety programs for employees and machinery
• Evaluates employees’ overall performance, establishing goals and objectives for proper manufacturing techniques
• Ensures that all reasonable measures are taken to control the handling and use of materials used in the production process, known to be toxic and/or hazardous
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products, which fail to meet standards
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems
• Provides instruction on how to safely operate machine and/or process to Trainees according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Works with Supervisor / Management to determine training and provide 360 feedback.
• Gives informal and formal feedback to management on the performance and development of New Hires and Trainees at regular intervals
• Helps perform 30, 60, and 90 day new hire reviews
• Helps complete the new hire orientation with Trainees
• Creates new training programs / assists with retraining
• Qualifies Trainees and signs off on knowledge, ability, skill, and attitude.
• Provides input in the creation of new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standard operating conditions (SOCs), as well as modifications to existing training documents.
• Assists with the compilation of training documentation and material as required.
• Contributes to the development of an effective plant training program.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with all employees and knows how to deal with people.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.
• Assists with the creation, up-keeping, and publication of skills matrixes.
• Works with department leaders to identify new training opportunities.
• Provides instruction and communication to the floor in response to customer claims or requests, such as quality alerts or corrective actions.
• Performs forklift certifications
• Based on plant’s needs, perform the duties and responsibilities of a Machine Operator.
• All other duties as assigned

Experience
:
Minimum 5+ years related experience

Education
:
Associate s degree or equivalent or five (5) to eight (8) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competency
: to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Interpersonal – Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively
• Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans
• Leadership – Inspires and motivates others to perform well
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures

Technology
:
Strong working knowledge of MS Office and other support software.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time position. 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm after training)

Travel - This position may require occasional travel, but very minimal.

Disclaimer:
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.