Production Supervisor

Our client is looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team in Victor, IA. This position pays between 75k - 85k/year.

The Area Leader is responsible to oversee and direct production associates in the performance of their duties focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and all company/regulatory policies and procedures.

• Keep direct reports focused and on task to meet department objectives.
• Ensure daily pre‑shift meetings and other communication tools are used effectively.
• Carry out and implement the efficient utilization of all equipment and manpower.
• Know and understand process documentation and customer‑specific requirements as they relate to this job function.
• Communicate with Production Manager(s) about production concerns and provide status reports as appropriate.
• Remove problems to ensure production requirements and customer demands are met.
• Promote accountability by providing formal and informal performance feedback to associates; conduct formal performance evaluations tied to plant and company goals; utilize individual corrective action plans if necessary.
• Provide training to associates, develop them through coaching and mentoring, and provide recognition when warranted.
• Apply consistent and fair progressive discipline to associates when necessary and discuss such action with appropriate personnel.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained, including associate documentation.
• Lead the department in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Use reasonable means to require all associates to comply with safety policies and rules and enforce through a system of effective accountability that may include progressive discipline.
• Ensure associates have a workplace free from recognized hazards that may cause serious physical harm; must comply with Occupational Safety and Health standards.
• Assist in conducting accident/incident investigations and implement corrective action where necessary.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections and implement corrective action where necessary.
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.
• Follow and support Magna Body & Chassis Iowa’s and Magna’s operating principles and display the company’s core values on a regular and consistent basis.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills to conduct multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in computer operations, ability to grasp new software quickly.
• Must exhibit high integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift and crane certification.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, requirements and business correspondences.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to remain positive even under pressure.
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary.