Production Supervisor

At Qualitrol in Fairport, NY, the Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe production while meeting quality standards and production targets 

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Production Activities: Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality specifications
• Team Leadership: Manage, train, and motivate production workers; foster a positive, productive work environment
• Quality Control: Monitor processes to meet quality standards; implement corrective actions when needed
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, conduct inspections, and provide safety training
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiency gains, reduce waste, and lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen events)
• Inventory Management: Track raw materials and finished goods; coordinate with procurement for timely material availability
• Reporting: Maintain production data records; prepare and submit reports to the Plant Manager
• Problem-Solving: Address and resolve production issues promptly to minimize disruptions
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between management and production staff, ensuring clear communication of goals, changes, and updates

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency with manufacturing software/tools
• Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Work Context

• Shift: 1st
• Environment: Fast-paced manufacturing plant with a culture of continuous improvement, autonomy, and collaboration
• Impact: Responsible for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and schedule goals; may establish new production cells and lead training.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high-value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment, and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.