Summary:
The main function of a production supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of
production and operating workers.
Job Responsibilities:
• Recommend measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment
performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or
processing problems.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production,
quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
Skills:
• Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for
maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision
technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in business or technical related field
preferred.
• 8-10 years' experience in technical, leadership, and problem solving roles