Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing and leading a Production shift team to achieve daily, monthly and annual production goals and ensure quality, safety and accountability of people and processes.

• Direct and coordinate all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity.
• Minimize cost variables by utilizing effective labor and process management guidelines.
• Ensure quality processes are adhered to and quality checks are completed.
• Ensure daily production requirements are achieved and daily schedule is followed.
• Cook and evaluate staff.
• Lead daily and mandatory staff meeting.
• Ensure accountability of staff to safety, quality and production standards.
• Address employee and leadership concerns and inquiries and assist in developing solutions.
• Gather and report daily production data to appropriate levels of leadership.
• Support safety, quality and production initiatives to achieve goals.
• Consistently communicate with leadership, Human Resources and employees.
• Conduct daily production audits.
• Attend and actively participate all assigned and mandatory meetings.
• Recognize and reward employees.
• Accurately and timely enterprise systems record keeping.
• Manage labor resources according to forecasts.

Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.
• At least one (1) to two (2) years of supervisory and/or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma methodology preferred.

Skills

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.
• Detail-oriented.
• Active listening.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Conflict management.
• Effective decision-making.
• Organized.
• Time management.
• Proficient in basic computer operation and data entry; some experience with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Teams.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent).
• Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent).
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional).
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent).

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or BA/BS in business, manufacturing or related field, preferred.
• Leadership Development and/or certification is preferred.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

Community Engagement

• Prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
• Encourages facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

• Constant opportunities for advancement.
• From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning.
• Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.