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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR-1ST SHIFT

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Feb 2025

About the role

JOB TITLE:
Production Supervisor
Production Manager
DEPARTMENT:
Production
REPORTS TO:
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for supervision of all aspects of assigned production line(s). Takes
direction from Production Manager on scheduling, line preparation, and production
execution. Direct supervisor for assigned production employees. Manages
production for day-to-day control of assigned department activities according to
prescribed schedules priorities, production flow, and processing specifications to
ensure production efficiencies are met. Enforces company work rules and evaluates
assigned work performance and takes corrective action(s). Leads, coaches, and
trains assigned personnel on work standards and ensures all procedures and work
standards are being followed constantly.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Effectively manages assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance.
a. Leads through effective goal setting, communication, and coaching.
b. Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, corrective actions,
disciplines, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.
c. Motivates, coaches, corrects, and challenges personnel with a positive
approach.
d. Expert knowledge for all positions on assigned production line(s).
e. Maintains an open dialogue with assigned team members.
f. Resolves problems in a direct and positive way when approached with
feedback and concerns.
2. Monitors and supervises all aspects of assigned production line(s).
a. Supervises assigned personnel ensuring work standards are
implemented and followed.
i. Ensures lead associates properly use personnel team and follow
work standards to produce a defect-free product.
ii. Ensures work teams are fully staffed to maintain targeted
workflow.
iii. Ensures lead associates provide work teams the tools and
supplies needed to accomplish standard work.
iv. Makes sure all production change-overs are performed properly
and efficiently.
b. Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on machines, that work
teams are operating machines properly and safely, and that equipment
is stored properly.
i. Communicates to the maintenance team of any problems or
concerns with equipment.
c. Assists in production scheduling to improve production leveling.
d. Ensures area of responsibility has been properly cleaned and sanitized.
e. Assures compliance with all company safety rules and GMPs.
i. Has expert knowledge of all safety rules and monitors personnel
to ensure compliance.
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ii. Ensures personal protective equipment (PPE) is being used
correctly.
iii. Ensures areas are clear of safety hazards, floors are free of debris,
and equipment is free of excess product.
3. Assumes responsibility for production quality and continuous improvement.
a. Ensures products are produced to customer specification and defect
free.