Production Supervisor

Position Summary

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees across assigned shifts.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure schedules, productivity targets, and customer requirements are met.
• Monitor machine performance, production rates, scrap levels, and quality metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to optimize plant performance.
• Conduct shift meetings, communicate production goals, and provide updates on key initiatives.
• Manage employee attendance, performance, training, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
• Review production reports and maintain accurate records for productivity, quality, and labor performance.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and customer quality requirements.
• Assist with staffing, training, and onboarding of new employees.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with 5S practices throughout the production areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in film extrusion, converting, packaging, plastics manufacturing, or related continuous-process manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, safety programs, and manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.