Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for adhering to all safety regulations and work rules, while ensuring that all production processes meet internal and external specifications. This role involves examining products at various stages, overseeing equipment for malfunctions, and directing workers to make necessary adjustments or repairs. The Production Supervisor also plays a key role in training employees, preventing incidents, and facilitating communication between managers, EHS resources, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations, work rules, and departmental requirements.
• Record data manually or by computer as required.
• Examine castings and products for conformance to specifications.
• Observe machines and equipment for malfunctions and order repairs.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements.
• Explain company policies to employees and ensure compliance with EHS responsibilities.
• Conduct employee training and incident prevention techniques.
• Assign duties and explain job orders to workers.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Suggest changes to increase efficiency of the shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
• Coordinate activities with other supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
• Establish project plans and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Make recommendations for employee status changes (hiring, terminations, and promotions).
• Resolve grievances and employee relations issues.
• Complete performance evaluations and administer corrective actions.
• Train and mentor team leaders for their development.
• Ensure compliance with company attendance policies, including regular attendance and occasional overtime.
• Maintain measurement/metrics for departmental performance.

Essential Skills

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of manufacturing leadership experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with production supervision, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing.
• Strong supervisory, management, and industrial skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and processes.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Additional Information:

• Handful of openings available.
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift options available.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hampton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000