Production Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and is a key member of our "Customer Ready!" quality team. This position is responsible for achieving operational objectives by ensuring quality, efficient and safe production for all shifts and phases of the production process. This includes developing good manufacturing systems, establishing standard operating procedures and risk prevention programs, managing short and long-term process improvements and ensuring compliance with regulation/requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership team to determine objectives and strategies for the operation; translate agreed strategies into team and individual goals, activities, and deliverables
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, managing and appraising performance, resolving problems, and reporting results on shift production summaries
• Assist in interviewing and training new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Coach and counsel crew members in safety, performance, attendance, training, housekeeping/5S, and quality to ensure understanding and compliance of company requirements
• Directly manage team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Ensure accuracy of production reporting, including daily production, quality, hours, timesheets, etc.
• Actively participate in accident/injury, including near misses, investigations and resolve any deficiencies, to include engineering controls, employee education, etc.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for safety, quality and productivity, service and cost, while maintaining customer specifications using lean techniques (5S, TPM, Visual Management, 7 Wastes, Kaizen Events)
• Create new and maintain all current Standard Operating Procedures and Job Safety Analysis for all job stations throughout the plant
• Create a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and cost ownership throughout the plant
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required

Required qualifications

• High school diploma
• 2-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience as Production Supervisor or similar role
• 2 years prior supervisory experience

Skills and competencies

• Effective Communication: strong verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and procedures to all levels within the organization
• Establishing High Standards and Getting Results: sets challenging but attainable goals for themselves and their department
• Encouraging Teamwork: establishes common objectives with joint accountability among the team members
• Exhibit sound decision-making skills and judgement; provide solutions to complex issues
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Inspire and motivate others to perform well; build morale and group commitment to goals and objectives
• Demonstrate commitment to both customer service and quality; ability to de-escalate situations successfully
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to maintain quality
• Bilingual – fluent in Spanish and English

Working conditions

This position is in a production / manufacturing work environment. The employee may be exposed to high noise level, manufacturing/electrical equipment, pressurized equipment, moving objects, hazardous materials, fumes/odors, dirt/dust, and warm/cold temperatures. Personal protective equipment is required when on the production floor to include: steel toe boots, hearing protection and eye protection. No loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories are allowed.

Pay

Salary Range: $55,000 - 60,000

Benefits

MicroStar offers a competitive compensation package to include Fortune 500 caliber benefits, 401k + Employer Match, and PTO.