Production Supervisor

Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Ensure production targets are met, managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and overseeing labor management.
• Provide necessary training to staff and ensure compliance with maintenance and quality procedures.
• Maintain a culture of safety and collaboration fostering productive relationships with cross-functional teams and other shifts to achieve seamless production processes.
• Coach and mentor production leads, providing both positive reinforcement and corrective feedback.
• Establish fair accountability standards for all employees and conduct regular performance assessments.
• Collaborate with management to identify and address production issues and proactively recommend and implement workflow improvements.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours to accommodate fluctuating production demands, potentially including short-notice overtime requirements.
• Ensure accurate timekeeping and adherence to leave policy by verifying timecards, promoting accountability, and recording absences.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience in a light manufacturing environment, demonstrating proficiency in guiding teams toward operational excellence.
• A High School Diploma/GED, complemented by a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Prior print bindery experience is a plus.
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, facilitating clear and concise interaction across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook for email communication.
• Strong self-management skills with the ability to make independent decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Proven track record of providing comprehensive training to employees across diverse departments and functions.
• Effective and tactful communication when addressing employee concerns or deviations from plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities, leading by example with integrity, accountability, and a commitment of fostering a culture of positivity and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a moderately loud environment.
• Flexibility to perform physical tasks such as twisting, turning, and bending throughout the shift.
• Sharp vision for color detail.