Production Supervisor

Summary of Position

• Manages production during a given shift—overseeing the staff, ensuring quality control, monitoring equipment, and handling all other day-to-day aspects of production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely.
• Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are trained in and are following all work instructions and best practices.
• Report any defective/non-conforming product.
• Perform quality control as required by the work instructions and as instructed by the production and quality leaders and staff.
• Ensure traceability of the product and its components through proper use of the Data Collection System and ensuring that the system is always active and functional.
• Check the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule, refilling and ordering as required.
• Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems, following all procedures.
• Meet with the Lead Hands and Production Supervisor of the previous and subsequent shifts, transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift.
• Inform the Production Manager about issues regarding production, quality, process and/or organization of personnel or resources immediately upon observation.
• Propose improvements to all procedures and processes to improve yield and uptime of production processes and all relevant equipment.
• Maintain the ability to perform all tasks associated with the production of the product, and substitute for any operation staff in any area during breaks and/or absences with the shift.
• Work overtime as required.
• Minimize the risk of accidents and quality issues.
• Maximize the technical knowledge and engagement of the operations staff.
• Maximize the uptime of the equipment and the traceability and quality of the finished product.
• Achieve the production goals and improvements outlined by the Production Manager
• Develop the spirit of cooperation on their shift.
• Communicate company information to their shift as required.
• Work with other teams to ensure improvements and efficiencies are being maximized across the organization.
• Complete other tasks as required and/or directed by management.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Problem-solving skills

Traits

• Commitment to continuous learning
• Team- and customer-oriented
• Attention to detail.
• The ability to head a team successfully and resolve issues relating to personnel quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of production experience
• Knowledge of process improvement, budgeting, and production standards

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a production supervisor at a manufacturing plant
• Experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation
• Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems