We are looking for a Production Supervisor with a genuine passion for excellence and a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. This position will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the manufacturing of goods. They will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of a production line(s) and the quality of output.
The ideal candidate will have a deep know-how in production procedures in addition to the ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set them apart as a leader. Decision-making and problem-solving will take up a great part of their day, as the goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Lead and motivate associates by providing guidance and mentorship.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers, etc.)
Liaise with production Area manager to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
Organize workforce to meet specifications and deadlines.
Monitor production to resolve issues.
Determine the number of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials, etc.)
Ensure output meets quality standards.
Enforce health and safety precautions.
Hold the production team accountable for attendance and workmanship.
Daily reports summarizing production and any issues encountered.
Identify and mitigate bottlenecks on the line.
Keep record of employee training matrices.
Communicate to management and the production team to ensure alignment daily.
Escalate issues to supervision/engineering.
Address and mitigate personnel issues that arise throughout the shift.
Uphold shop accountability standards.
Order parts/follow up on material issues to keep the line fed.
Qualifications
Proven past experience as a production lead
Experience managing associates in a manufacturing environment.
BSc/Ba in business administration or relevant field is preferred.
Deep knowledge of production management and experience with lean manufacturing.
Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
Strong knowledge of performance evaluations.
Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
Salary:
$60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Numbers & Facts
Location
Buffalo, New York
Skills
Business Administrationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Entrepreneurshipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Workplace Issuesunmatched
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