Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Organize, monitor, and prioritize daily work activities to meet production schedules and business demands.
• Provide leadership, direction, and feedback to direct reports, including coaching, performance guidance, and support for skill development.
• Address issues within scope of authority and escalate to the Operations Manager as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Buyer team to resolve cost, quality, and delivery challenges for job orders and Kanban items.
• Partner with Engineering on Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and New Product Requests (NPRs), providing design input and manufacturability feedback.
• Promote and facilitate cross-training initiatives to enhance workforce versatility and reduce bottlenecks.
• Identify and recommend improvements to assembly processes, workflow, and departmental operations.
• Support and enforce safety protocols, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards, and general safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with Shipping to support 100% on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Lead implementation and sustainment of 5S methodology to drive continuous improvement and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Provide training and oversight for new employees on job functions, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the ITW Toolbox and actively participate in related initiatives.
• Assist in hands-on manufacturing activities as needed to support production throughput and ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Professionally present information and respond to questions from visiting customers or internal stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational success.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to quality.
• Good organizational skills and proficient computer abilities, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email, and QAD/TRAX Business Systems.
• Highly self-motivated with strong initiative and an aptitude for continuous learning.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and collaborate with multiple departments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience supervising hourly employees in a manufacturing setting.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office and production-floor environment.
• Ability to sit at a desk/PC for periods of time and operate standard office equipment.
• Frequent walking through production areas to address concerns and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to travel to other locations for meetings, training, and seminars as needed.
• Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 40 pounds.

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000/yr depending on experience