Production Supervisor

Parallel Employment Group is currently recruiting a Production Supervisor for a local client. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for both employee supervision and production outcomes.

• Directly supervises all 3rd shift production employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.
• Maintain quality, efficiencies, and production levels set by management. Communicate these standards to your employees.
• Report quality concerns to Plant Manager. Assist in determining quality guidelines.
• Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager and Maintenance Supervisor on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department.
• Keep Plant Manager informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department.
• Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable, and conduct meetings with the violating employees and human resources, if necessary.

• One to three years of previous supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent people and leadership skills
• Strong change management skills, driving and implementing change to optimize the business focusing on safety, quality, and costs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work with and relate to all levels of personnel
• Ability to read/interpret production performance reports
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required

Equal Opportunity Employer