Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor 

Job Description

The Production Supervisor position supports production by managing employees, equipment and processes to ensure safety, efficiency, precision and quality while also ensuring all production and company goals are met or exceeded.  

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are representative. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist production planning, customer service, inventory control, forecasting, warehousing, and transportation
• Direct the hiring, training, supervision, mentoring, and performance evaluations of operators
• Direct, coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in production related duties
• Understand customers’ needs, service those needs, and maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer’s key personnel involved in or directly relevant to production
• Assist with vendor relationships (e.g., third party logistics)
• Collaborate with staff, other departments, senior management, and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and to clarify management objectives
• Assist the sales and operations planning process including supply / demand forecasting, inventory management, and on time delivery
• Develop annual plans with prioritization and resourcing
• Develop and / or participate in the development of the supply chain strategy for the organization
• Implement and adhere to transaction management best practices
• Identify and manage risk within the production
• Establish key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals
• Develop and/or participate in implementing new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand planning, and other optimizations to aid in growing the business
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives
• Assist in making decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement for maintenance
• Implementing standard operating procedures for production operations
• Analyzing production and quality control to detect and correct problems
• Determining and implementing improvements to the production process
• Preparing and maintaining production reports

Required Skills and Experience

• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong Computer skills 
• Knowledge of quality standards (such as ISO, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing) and quality control methodologies
• Two to five years related experience in a manufacturing setting, with recent supervisory experience 

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Simple IRA account with 100% company match up to 3% of your wage 
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development