Production Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production capacity, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining quality control standards. This role involves coordinating with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and warehouse providers while overseeing inventory, compliance, and cost efficiency. The Production Supervisor plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, maintaining safety standards, and improving overall productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Coordination:

• Manage production capacity based on sales forecasts and inventory plans.
• Generate and deliver weekly production forecasts for co-manufacturers.
• Issue and track purchase orders for finished goods and raw materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for co-manufacturers and direct materials suppliers.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Monitor and validate product quality control (QC) and recall procedures.
• Conduct regular quality audits, report findings, and track corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) inventory management procedures.
• Maintain compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management:

• Work with third-party warehouse providers to ensure accurate inventory tracking and minimize variances and write-offs.
• Confirm accurate vendor invoicing for inbound goods to storage facilities.
• Validate warehouse storage invoices and conduct annual on-site inventory audits (travel required).
• Perform competitive cost analysis on raw materials and supply chain operations.

Performance Tracking & Process Improvement:

• Develop and track KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and vendor scorecards to measure efficiency.
• Lead process improvements to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and safety.
• Train employees on safety protocols, production processes, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience: 5 years as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing or production environment.

Skills:

• Strong team-building, decision-making, and people management skills.
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Proficiency with inventory management and production software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications & Compliance Knowledge:
• Prior experience with OSHA (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Proven ability to coach, train, and motivate employees in safety and production best practices.