Production Supervisor

About the Role

This position serves as the primary contact on the production floor, overseeing departmental activities and ensuring smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is performed safely by following safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of production workflow at all times.
• Keep the production work schedule current and ensure adherence.
• Verify that paperwork, materials, and personnel are available daily to meet production goals.
• Coordinate production activities to optimize equipment utilization, including overtime and weekend work.
• Communicate effectively during daily meetings.
• Conduct performance reviews for hourly employees on the assigned shift.
• Audit, review, and reconcile production paperwork as needed.
• Monitor, correct, and update the ADP time clock for payroll processing.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) annually with departmental operators.
• Address ISO internal/external audit findings promptly.
• Prepare for and report on issues or ship dates during monthly Production meetings.
• Control and revise department forms as necessary.
• Actively participate in all types of meetings.
• Cover production departments during personnel absences (vacation, illness).
• Document and report personnel issues to the Operations Manager.
• Investigate root causes of defective and rejected materials.
• Ensure proper identification of all products: raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Collaborate with Quality and Technology & Development teams to resolve production issues beyond Production Management’s scope.
• Participate in the Company Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).
• Engage in the Company ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; college degree or some college recommended.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
• Formal education in an industry-related area is desirable but not required.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication, customer service, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English.
• Ability to perform general and algebraic math, using analytical skills and computer applications.
• Experience with personal computers and software (MS Office: word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Physical ability to:
  • Hear, see, and smell.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Engage in repetitive hand and wrist motions.
  • Perform lateral movements, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs.
  • Stand/walk for 90% of the workday and sit for 10%.
  • Lift 5–20 pounds for 25–75% of the time; occasionally lift up to 85 pounds with assistance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit
• Employee-planned events