What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at SkyWater Search Partners?
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- Posted: February 03,2025
Position Overview: The Production Supervisor is accountable for overseeing the daily operations of the production team, ensuring products are manufactured to high-quality standards. This role involves driving the development and execution of operational procedures, fostering a positive work culture, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the supervisor will lead a team, collaborate with various departments, and ensure the successful implementation of operational strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management:
- Communicate job expectations and monitor employee performance.
- Oversee the recruitment, training, scheduling, and development of production personnel.
- Enforce company policies and handle disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Ensure labor budget goals are met or exceeded.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to regulatory standards.
- Provide input and recommendations for strategic planning, including production and quality goals.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to product handling, storage, inventory management, and shipping.
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes for better efficiency.
- Stay updated on relevant industry trends, tools, and best practices to drive operational excellence.
- Work closely with internal teams to resolve customer issues and enhance the overall customer experience.
- Assist in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets.
- Monitor expenditures and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
- Industry Awareness:
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends, technological advancements, and competitor activities to support strategic decisions.
- Minimum Education: High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: At least 3 years in a production supervisor role, preferably within a regulated industry.
- Proven leadership and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and standards (e.g., GMP, ISO).
- Budget management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the recruitment, training, scheduling, and development of production personnel.
- Communicate job expectations and monitor employee performance.
- Enforce company policies and handle disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Ensure labor budget goals are met or exceeded.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to regulatory standards.
- Operational Efficiency: Provide input and recommendations for strategic planning, including production and quality goals.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to product handling, storage, inventory management, and shipping.
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes for better efficiency.
- Stay updated on relevant industry trends, tools, and best practices to drive operational excellence.
- Work closely with internal teams to resolve customer issues and enhance the overall customer experience.
- Assist in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets. Monitor expenditures and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and competitor activities to support strategic decisions.
- Minimum Education: High School diploma required; bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: At least 3 years in a production supervisor role, preferably within a regulated industry.
- Proven leadership and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and standards (e.g., GMP, ISO).
- Budget management experience preferred.
