Production Supervisor

Cyalume Job Description

Job Title: Production SupervisorDepartment: Business OperationsReports To: Factory ManagerFLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARYDirects and coordinates activities of production lines in processing materials or manufacturing products by performing the following duties personally or through Production Order Specialists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Must comply with all hazardous waste regulations

Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled, covered, and staged

Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.

Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.

Responsible for short-term production scheduling.

Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.

Utilizes Syteline system to record and track labor costs.

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

Inspects lines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to HR for action.

Review back order status.

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESManages Work Order Specialists, Machine Operators and Production Assemblers. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the assigned lines. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The demonstration of regular attendance and punctuality is essential.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHS Diploma minimum. Two years related experience. Must have strong people management skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REQUIRED SKILLSComputer skills are required to successfully perform this job. Software required includes Caelus, Excel, Microsoft Word, CAD, Flow Chart, Microsoft Project, and the Internet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.