Production Supervisor

• Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures to Leaders and Operators.
• Responsible for establishing a safe workplace through employee involvement.
• Notify Human Resources of emergencies and employees needing first aid.
• Investigate all injuries; provide support on implementation of suggested corrective procedures.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Responsible for timely notification of scheduled hours to leaders and employees.
• Responsible for completing employee time, absenteeism, and vacation paperwork or systems in a timely manner.
• Develop and promote positive relations with employees through effective communication of company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for investigating conflicts and the discipline of personnel within the Manufacturing Department.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of the cross training program, the manufacturing training program and departmental rotation plans.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist Leaders in solving work problems.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications; analyze all nonconformances for root cause and implement corrective procedures.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Study production schedules, estimate man-hours requirements for completion of job assignment and make appropriate action plans.
• Responsible for timely completion of all manufacturing production schedules including subassemblies, service requirements, and other department requests.
• Responsible for product quality in accordance with established Company guidelines and / or specifications.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field, preferred
• 3+ years of related work experience
• 1+ year of supervisory/leadership experience preferred
• Ability to prepare and interpret various metrics, and reports
• Ability to identify problems and take appropriate corrective measures
• Effective communication skills via written and oral
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
  Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
• Proficient mathematical skills
• Experience with in manufacturing, leadership skills, understand basic principles of human resources and manufacturing process, ability to make decisions and the willingness to follow policies and procedures.
• Experience in the water heater, manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Valid forklift driver’s license
• Valid Drivers License

Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on employee safety, effective communication, and problem-solving. Proficient in analyzing production metrics and ensuring product quality in accordance with company standards.

• Supervisory Experience
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge
• Effective Communication Skills
• Problem Identification and Resolution
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

• Production Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Metrics Analysis
• Corrective Action Implementation
• Mathematical Skills

• Employee Relations
• Conflict Resolution
• Motivational Skills

• Valid Forklift Driver’s License
• Valid Driver’s License

• Manufacturing
• Water Heater Industry
• Human Resources Principles
• Employee Involvement
• Cross Training Program

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Outlook