PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Main Tasks

• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures as well as customer expectations
• Hires, trains, develops, mentors, counsels and terminates according to HR policies
• Issues written and oral instructions to staff
• Identifies employees’ skills and develops them by coaching and counseling
• Controls and minimizes labor overtime
• Enforces understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Evaluates current processes and finds ways to standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers
• Confers with other managers in the Manufacturing plant to ensure coordination of warehouse activities
• Ensures a safe work environment with a focus on “Safety First” with no lost-time worker’s comp incidents
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
• Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
• Reports daily production output along with a detail note of issues
• Assesses production levels and customer needs to improve efficiencies and meet goals
• Monitors all of the facility insuring employees are at work stations for startup, breaks and lunch timely
• Any additional duties as assigned

Your Profile

• High School Diploma / GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience supervising a large staff, including responsibility for hiring, counseling, training, terminating and performance appraisals
• Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills necessary to work in a cooperative, positive team approach
• Customer and supplier orientation, organization and coordination skills
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal & professional level
• Experience or knowledge of raw materials planning/production scheduling process
• Manufacturing and/ or logistics industry experience required

• Must have 5 S skills (keep work area safe and clean)
• Must work safely and identify all safety issues using the STOP, CALL, WAIT system until repairs are made
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences

• Lean Manufacturing experience desired
• Must be able to interact well with others, work independently or in a team setting in a high volume environment
• Good computer skills; MS Office experience required
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP or other preferred; Sage a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; active listening skills
• Strong attention to detail; accurate data entry skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task with self-initiative and the ability to work under pressure
• Forklift experience or certification preferred
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with written and verbal instructions, company processes and procedures and safety policies
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the US