Production Supervisor

Purpose of the Job:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, assigning tasks, and overseeing hourly employees to meet production requirements in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. This role ensures operational efficiency, promotes team motivation, and drives continuous improvement.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)

• Manage staff to ensure productivity and alignment with client satisfaction goals.

• Adapt quickly and make decisions to adjust plans/schedules to meet customer requirements.

• Participate in and lead initiatives such as 5S, Lean, and Kaizen events.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and employee motivational skills.

• Handle HR-related issues, including employee reviews and record-keeping.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organizational levels.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise production staff and group leaders to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s or Technical Degree preferred.

• 1-3 years of production experience, with a preference for candidates with prior supervisory or lead roles.

• Proficiency in SAP for systems and reporting.

• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications for tools and presentations.

• Understanding of work standards and production processes.

Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to build positive relationships and foster team collaboration.

• Aptitude for defining problems, gathering data, and making logical conclusions.