Production Supervisor

About the role

As a member of the Operations team, the Production Supervisor will supervise manufacturing personnel and operations, ensuring that quality, safety, productivity, schedule, and delivery goals are met daily at the Grand Prairie Plant in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
• Ensure effective employee relations are maintained on the shop floor.
• Provide employee coaching and development.
• Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Continuously improve all aspects of the production line.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to management.
• Provide leadership, participate in LEAN events, perform accident investigations, maintain proper inventory levels, and manage department priorities.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
• Perform other duties as required by plant management.
• Comply with and lead improvements to Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) rules and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years of prior supervisory experience leading a team in a production environment.
• Strong ability to use independent judgment in determining methods and processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, work methods, and production flow.
• Drive 5S, Lean, and improvement activities to maintain effectiveness, organization, and cleanliness of the production floor.
• Proficiency in database and MS Office products.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production supervision experience.
• Prior manufacturing supervision experience in a progressive environment.