Production Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while leading and developing a high-performing production team.
Responsibilities
- Ensure production metrics align with customer expectations (quality, cost, delivery, people)
- Establish and monitor KPIs such as PPM, productivity (PPH), efficiency (OEE/TRS), absenteeism, and safety incidents
- Manage staffing levels and resources to meet production demands
- Monitor shift performance and report results daily
- Respond to production issues with immediate containment and corrective actions
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies (5S, TPM, SMED, Kaizen, problem-solving groups)
- Drive implementation of improvement ideas and track results
- Conduct audits to ensure adherence to standardized work processes
- Maintain and update daily KPI tracking systems
Team Leadership & People Management
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and provide hands-on leadership
- Plan daily and weekly workforce scheduling and manage timekeeping
- Coach and develop team members, including team leads and operators
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees
- Build and execute training plans to improve team capability and flexibility
- Enforce company policies, safety standards, and workplace discipline
- Recognize and support employee performance and development
- Ensure clear and consistent communication across all levels of the team
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
- Stop production when safety risks are identified
- Lead safety initiatives and support continuous improvement in workplace conditions
- Ensure compliance with all HSE policies, procedures, and regulations
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve operations
- Participate in daily production meetings and report key updates
- Ensure smooth shift transitions and communication between teams
Additional Responsibilities
- Support cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives
- Share best practices and continuous improvement ideas
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on production experience (plastics or similar industry preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (5S, TPM, Kaizen, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements
- Experience with production KPIs and reporting
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production systems
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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