Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, adhering to safety measures and the company’s Code of Conduct.
• Organize and maintain the assigned work area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders in process daily.
• Communicate effectively with customer service regarding work in or coming to the area for processing.
• Maintain shop orderliness and operate within established safety, quality, and financial guidelines.
• Monitor department budget, project performance, and work with management to resolve problems and plan improvements.
• Collaborate with Production Management and supervisors across shifts to determine and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules.
• Maintain and reassign labor schedules as workload changes to keep production moving efficiently.
• Execute schedules with urgency, prioritizing safety, quality, timeliness, and cost consciousness.
• Maintain and monitor appropriate documentation for all orders.
• Supervise shop employees, organize work assignments, and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with employees, seek input on problem-solving, and clarify responsibilities and expected results.
• Provide direction, counsel employees on performance, and offer training or assistance where needed.
• Discuss disciplinary actions with department supervisors following established procedures.
• Partner with supervisors to train employees on safety procedures and proper production techniques.
• Ensure safe techniques for lifting and maneuvering materials at all stages of completion.
• Resolve technical problems by involving appropriate personnel to maintain production flow and meet customer expectations.
• Participate in improvement teams, Gemba walks, and meetings to support continuous process improvement.
• Stay current on industry trends, innovations, and changes affecting production operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• Stand: Constantly (more than 66% of the time).
• Walk: Frequently (33% - 66% of the time).
• Sit: Occasionally (up to 33% of the time).
• Manually Manipulate / Reach Outward / Grasp: Occasionally.
• Squat or Kneel / Bend: Occasionally.
• Speak: Constantly.
• Lift/Carry:
  • 10 lbs or less: Occasionally.
  • 11-20 lbs: Occasionally.
  • 21-50 lbs: Occasionally.
• Push/Pull:
  • 12 lbs or less: Occasionally.
  • 13-25 lbs: Occasionally.
• Other Physical Requirements:
  • Vision (near and distance).
  • Ability to hear average conversations.
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses.

Work Environment

Work is performed in shop conditions and can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.