Production Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect product to ensure conformity to specifications
• Direct setup and adjustments of machines
• Understand and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Interpret specifications and job orders to workers and assign duties
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shift team
• Analyze and resolve work issues or assist workers in resolving issues
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals
• Maintain production records
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments
• Ensure activities of workers are in line with standards operating procedures and work instructions
• Perform other duties as required or requested

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for activities and employees within the department

Education and Experience

• High school graduate with five years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume environment
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English
• A plus if able to speak Portuguese or Spanish
• Strong basic math skills with working knowledge of snap gauges, micrometers and calipers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn Oracle, SAP, Gainseekers as well as MS Office
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work environment is split between an office area and the production floor
• Work near moving mechanical parts 1/3 of the time
• Exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 of the time
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles 1/3 of the time
• Loud levels 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Paid Time Off