Job Details
Production Supervisor
Summary of Position
Manages production during a given shift overseeing the staff, ensuring quality control, monitoring equipment, and handling all other day-to-day aspects of production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely.
- Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are trained in and are following all work instructions and best practices.
- Report any defective/non-conforming product.
- Perform quality control as required by the work instructions and as instructed by the production and quality leaders and staff.
- Ensure traceability of the product and its components through proper use of the Data Collection System and ensuring that the system is always active and functional.
- Check the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule, refilling and ordering as required.
- Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems, following all procedures.
- Meet with the Lead Hands and Production Supervisor of the previous and subsequent shifts, transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift.
- Inform the Production Manager about issues regarding production, quality, process and/or organization of personnel or resources immediately upon observation.
- Purpose improvements to all procedures and processes to improve yield and uptime of production processes and all relevant equipment.
- Maintain the ability to perform all tasks associated with the production of the product, and substitute for any operation staff in any area during breaks and/or absences with the shift.
- Work overtime as required.
- Minimize the risk of accidents and quality issues.
- Maximize the technical knowledge and engagement of the operations staff.
- Maximize the uptime of the equipment and the traceability and quality of the finished product.
- Achieve the production goals and improvements outlined by the Production Manager
- Develop the spirit of cooperation on their shift.
- Communicate company information to their shift as required.
- Work with other teams to ensure improvements and efficiencies are being maximized across the organization.
- Complete other tasks as required and/or directed by management.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Hand - eye coordination, manual dexterity
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving skills
Traits
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Team and customer-oriented
- Attention to detail.
- The ability to head a team successfully and resolve issues relating to personnel quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of production experience
- Knowledge of process improvement, budgeting, and production standards
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of experience as a production supervisor at a manufacturing plant
- Experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation
- Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems