Production Supervisor

About This Role

This role is for two current vacancies and involves the safe and efficient operation of the production floor, including adherence to production schedules, managing labor within budget, and effective management of all production associates and related activities. The Production Supervisor reports to the General Manager or Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Exercise supervisory control over the company’s day-to-day production activities, including planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating activities relating to shift operations, safety, quality, production, training, and employee relations
• Supervise production team associates and provide direction regarding work objectives and expectations
• Analyze work orders to determine production schedules
• Track and report on daily production, and drive improvements where necessary
• Ensure that shift production reporting is processed accurately and on time
• Be responsible for the accurate timekeeping of all production associates and completing timecards of the team members
• Monitor, maintain, and record employees’ time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies (e.g., vacation, medical day, bereavement, jury duty, etc.)
• Follow ISO 9001 quality standards and procedures and ensure that finished products meet established quality requirements
• Work to improve first run capabilities by identifying repeat offender(s) and developing corrective action
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Ensure employees are consistently adhering to standardized work processes
• Participate, lead, and monitor process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, 5S, lean manufacturing, etc.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis, implementing lean manufacturing principles to improve plant productivity
• Assist in determining and managing appropriate manpower requirements
• Oversee training of new and transferred employees on their job duties and responsibilities, and cross-train as necessary
• Collaborate with the Production/Plant Manager and Human Resources Manager in the administration of disciplinary action, when necessary
• Ensure timely completion of performance reviews based on established schedule
• Provide timely feedback on work performance and make recommendations regarding future work assignments
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate associates to achieve departmental goals
• Respond to and investigate all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, and property damage immediately