Production Line Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring products are produced in accordance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards. This role involves managing a team, ensuring effective communication, maintaining production schedules, and continuously seeking ways to improve productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise and lead production staff, including training, performance management, and development. Ensure team members adhere to company policies and safety regulations.
• Training: Properly train/cross-train employees
• Production Planning: Collaborate with the production manager to develop production schedules and set targets. Allocate resources, materials, and personnel effectively to meet production goals.
• Quality Control: Monitor product quality to ensure that it meets company standards and regulatory requirements. Address any quality issues promptly and implement corrective actions.
• Workflow Optimization: Identify areas for process improvement to increase productivity and reduce waste. Implement changes to streamline operations while maintaining quality standards.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all employees follow safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Promote a safe working environment, conduct regular safety checks, and address potential hazards.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Address and resolve operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or production delays. Troubleshoot and implement solutions to keep production running smoothly.
• Inventory Management: Ensure materials and supplies are available for production, working with inventory and supply chain teams to manage stock levels effectively.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate production logs and reports. Track performance metrics such as production output, downtime, and quality levels, and report to management regularly.
• Continuous Improvement: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Encourage a culture of innovation and efficiency on the production floor.
• Coordination with Other Departments: Work closely with other departments (e.g., maintenance, quality control, logistics) to ensure smooth workflow across the production process.

Qualifications:

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge of production processes, safety protocols, and quality control.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with production management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Green Belt Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
  • OSHA cert. preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the production floor for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of heavy materials or equipment.

Working Conditions:

• The role typically works in a factory or manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature variations.
• Shift work or overtime may be required depending on production schedules.