Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising plant employees in a manufacturing area. This
position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in
production methods, equipment, operation procedures and working conditions. This position coaches and
mentors team members in the areas of safety, quality, and the deployment of Operational Excellence as
the way we do business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Coaches and mentors team leads and operators to effectively produce, continuously improve
  processes and develop talent
• Develops, leads and execute daily staffing, training, and production plans
• Ensures team is properly trained, resourced, supplied and managed to achieve objectives.
• Communicates production status to customer service, production control, and supply chain
  partners
• Ensures that established procedures and processes are being followed by monitoring work
  execution and confirming execution of standard work through training, coaching, and auditing
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and employee morale to achieve optimal results in
  production areas  
• With team leads identifies causes of defects, line stops, inventory, non-standard work by team
  members and other deviations from standard 
• Develops, proposes to manager, and implements plans to correct root-causes of deviations from
  standard
• Monitors and manages area MDI boards
• Provides coaching, counseling and/or performance discussions as needed 
• Actively participates and coach team members in Hazard Identification and coordinate support
  resources as needed to correct all identified hazards
• Adjusts work plans as needed to achieve on time delivery  
• Implements and assures best practices, which follow Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO
  or like quality related to purchasing and inventory control
• Other duties assigned by supervisor 

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing
work assignments; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns
and resolving problems 

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Business Management or other related
discipline is preferred. Minimum of associate degree in business technology or engineering or a
combination of education and experience is required.

Experience: 3-5 years of operations experience in a high mix/medium volume environment is required.
Experience serving large, demanding customers and understanding how to meet their needs. Previous
supervisory experience required. Previous experience with Operations Excellence(“Lean”) to identify and
implement improvements.
Computer Skills: Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft office tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel
and PowerPoint. Familiar with use of CAD viewer software.
Certificates & Licenses: Lean and/or Six Sigma certification is a plus
Other Requirements: Excellent trouble shooting & problem resolution ability is required. Must
demonstrate strong verbal and written skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with all levels of
employees, and management