Production Supervisor DIV 186

Position Summary

Essential Functions

• Schedules daily workflow for both employees and materials, ensuring a sustainable workflow and clear expectations for either Day Shift or Swing Shift.
• Supervises all production activities performed by employees; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees throughout the shift.
• Forescasts staffing needs to meet peak demands of the business and staff team accordingly; trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines employees being supervised with guidance from Production Manager; resolves personnel issues and involves Human Resources, when necessary.
• Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, quality, reliability, on-time delivery, and accuracy.
• Collaborates with quality control to maintain quality standards; takes appropriate corrective measures to resolve deficiencies.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and Division General Management to manage personnel issues including but not limited to vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.

Marginal Functions

• Assists Division General Management with development and implementation of policies and procedures; ensures all employees follow established policies and procedures.
• Solves production-related issues with Sales and Customer Service.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and Division General Management to manage personnel issues including but not limited to vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.

Education/Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Required 2 to 4 years of manufacturing experience in the crating or packing industries, warehousing, or similar industry equivalent.
• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating direct reports, including corrective action and training processes.
• Proven proficiency in MS Office Suite and ability to learn new software (Sage, Ops Center, Crate Maker).
• Strong Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to excellence.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Possess a reliable form of transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods of time, up to 8+ hours.
• Walking throughout the day, up to 8+ hours.