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Supervisor Production Area

Continental
Sumter, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

Job Description

The Production Area Supervisor oversees daily operations in a designated production area, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, safety, and employee engagement. This role involves leading a team of production workers, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve or exceed targets.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Team Leadership and Management : Lead and manage a team of production workers, conducting regular meetings and one-on-one sessions.Provide guidance, support, and feedback, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.Set clear performance goals, monitor employee performance through regular reviews, and enforce and maintain company standards.
  • Operational and Resource Management : Oversee daily operations, manage workflow, and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.Optimize the use of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to minimize waste and reduce costs.Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure production equipment is properly maintained and operational.
  • Quality and Safety Assurance : Ensure all products meet quality standards before release and address any quality issues with the quality control team.Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies, conducting audits, and promoting ESH (Environment, Safety, and Health) awareness.Enforce and maintain safety, quality, and operational standards across the production area.
  • Communication and Collaboration : Serve as a liaison between the team and upper management, communicating company goals, updates, and changes.Address team concerns, resolve conflicts, and ensure transparent communication.Work with other departments to achieve company objectives and participate in cross-functional projects.
  • Continuous Improvement and Development : Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives like Kaizen, TQM, TPM, 5S, and Six Sigma.Support employee growth by identifying training needs and encouraging continuous learning.Assist in developing instructional programs, process control plans, and maintaining quality and training records.
  • Expectations and Standards : Ensure team performance aligns with company objectives, maintaining high levels of productivity and quality.Enforce and maintain company standards in all areas of operation, including safety, quality, and efficiency.Follow Leader Standard Work and ensure the performance excellence program is fully functioning.Uphold company values, demonstrate leadership and integrity, and maintain a motivating work environment.Communicate all necessary information as the team spokesperson, ensuring clarity and understanding.
  • Reporting and Documentation : Maintain accurate records of production output, quality issues, and key metrics.Prepare and submit timely reports, addressing and resolving any production issues.
  • Other Responsibilities : Contribute to the development of instructional programs, process control plans, and PFMEAs for equipment. Incorporate best practices and lessons learned into these programs.Deliver training and present course materials, ensuring the upkeep of instructional programs, departmental work instructions, quality records, and training records.Develop and issue procedures and work instructions, ensure their effective implementation, and maintain necessary controls.Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Attributes :

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and standards.
  • Ability to enforce safety, quality, and operational standards.
  • Proactive in driving improvements.
  • Commitment to team development and a positive work culture.
  • Integrity, accountability, and alignment with company values.
  • Qualifications

    Job Requirements :

  • Education : Bachelor degree in related field; OR HS Diploma / GED and at least 6 years in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Experience : 2  years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in a supervisory roleExperience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
  • Legal authorization to work in the is required.We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
  • Working Conditions :

  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds as required.
  • Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    EEO-Statement :

    EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to C or contact US Recruiting at This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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