Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet established safety, quality, and output goals.
• Monitor production schedules and resource allocation to ensure efficient workflow and minimal downtime.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and manufacturing best practices.
• Identify and resolve production and process issues in real time, escalating where necessary.
• Oversee shift start-up and shutdown activities to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
• Ensure manufacturing floor is maintained to EGGER standards at all times (Safety, Housekeeping).
• Lead by example in promoting and enforcing all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily safety observations and toolbox talks; ensure all incidents and near-misses are reported and investigated.
• Collaborate with EHS personnel to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Actively engage in hazard identification and mitigation on the production floor.
• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees to drive performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance discussions and participate in annual performance appraisal and wage review processes.
• Administer attendance and timekeeping approval within the designated system (SAP TMW), ensuring accuracy of hours worked and proper application of pay rules.
• Support recruitment by participating in interviews, onboarding, and training of new employees.
• Manage attendance, performance, and behavioral issues through appropriate corrective action processes in partnership with HR.
• Ensure consistent adherence to quality standards and specifications throughout the production process.
• Promote lean manufacturing principles and employee involvement in problem-solving initiatives.
• Reduce quality related claims promoting customer satisfaction.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, productivity, scrap, and absenteeism.
• Maintain accurate shift documentation including production reports, downtime logs, and employee records.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate priorities, performance updates, and safety alerts.
• Provide written and verbal shift handoffs to ensure seamless communication between shifts and departments.
• Generate or contribute to reports on production metrics, safety performance, and workforce management as required.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated experience leading hourly teams in a 24/7 or multi-shift operation.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold employees accountable.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and lean/continuous improvement tools.
• Solid understanding of OSHA safety standards and plant-level EHS compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in time and attendance systems (e.g., UKG, Kronos, SAP TMW) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities; comfortable presenting information to cross-functional teams.