Production Supervisor (Team Lead)

About the role

As a Production Supervisor/Team Lead, you will be at the forefront of our production teams, guiding and coaching associates to meet safety, quality, and production goals. Using a process-based leadership model, you will collaborate closely with the Production Manager/Asset Lead to establish priorities and ensure that short-term and long-term objectives are met. This role requires strong leadership and coaching skills to drive success and is designated as safety-sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Execute business processes to maintain production rates and adhere to policy and procedure expectations.
• Manage the performance of direct reports, including one-on-one meetings, training schedules, reviews, development plans, and disciplinary documentation.
• Communicate business priorities, strategies, and information to the team and other functional areas.
• Ensure a safety and quality culture is sustained.
• Manage and maintain staffing of full-time and temporary associates.
• Be accountable for metrics tied to the work center scorecard and ensure the accuracy of shift data (output, labor waste, downtime).
• Develop familiarity with converting equipment to guide associates in troubleshooting and problem-solving when equipment is not running properly.
• Ensure proper closure of work orders, entering hours and quantities, and lot of the day.
• Investigate and document accident reports in collaboration with the Safety Coordinator and document near-miss opportunities.
• Fill in for the Asset Leader in their absence when assigned or necessary.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to our company's RRITE Values: Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure all work is performed safely.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by being willing to perform other job-related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High School or GED.
• 2 years of production operations experience.
• Internal Candidates: 1 year of demonstrated leadership competency (e.g., backup team lead, problem-solving, effective interpersonal skills).
• External Candidates: 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with PCs, including Microsoft Office and JD Edwards.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and SPC/SQC tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with OSHA, GMP, and FDA regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility in schedule.
• Strong leadership, verbal, written, analytical, mathematical, reasoning, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with diverse personalities.
• Organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.