Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards.
• Lead, coach, and motivate production employees to achieve performance goals.
• Schedule and assign work based on production priorities and staffing levels.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain product quality and operational excellence.
• Identify production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to optimize production.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Manage employee attendance, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
• Conduct cycle time analyses for product review
• Release work orders to production floor and close job orders once completed through production.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish is required.
• Three to five years of manufacturing supervisor experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles is a plus.
• A strong understanding of production processes, quality systems, and workplace safety is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing/ERP systems is essential.
• The ability to work in a manufacturing or production environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures is necessary.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines is important.
• An attention to detail and commitment to quality are required.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills are valued.
• Availability to work the required shift, weekends, and overtime to support production demands is expected.