Production Supervisor

Position Description

Job Summary

What's the job?

The Production Supervisor is responsible for all production activities. The incumbent will manage and direct the activities of the production line personnel to safely produce quality products. Develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities of their direct reports by acting as a coach and mentor. Placing priority on taking care of their employees and ensure that daily human resource issues are timely and consistent (payroll, recognition, accountability, etc.). The incumbent is held accountable to ensure production activities are carried out in compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements, policies, and procedures. This position reports directly to the Production Superintendent.

• Supervise and direct all Production activities for assigned lines to ensure that products are produced to meet or exceed all established process specifications and quality requirements. Confer with Production Superintendent and establish work schedules, assignments and production requirements for operations and activities within or between departments.
• Observe work and monitor to ensure production or processing standard performance. Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Interprets production specifications and determines the acceptability of production that is in process.
• Responsible for the support of activities such as Maintenance and Engineering.
• Working knowledge and understanding of products and manufacture all products within specification.
• Maintain communication with Operations Management to assure production requirements are understood.
• Must advise and counsel Production team members effectively, utilize progressive discipline, taking corrective actions when warranted for crew members.
• Ensures compliance with all safety procedures, establishes, and promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment. Eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations, which may lead to human injury and or property damage.

• BS Degree preferred and/or 3 to 5 years supervisory experience, as well as exposure in a manufacturing environment.
• This position requires an understanding of the production operation and its practices and procedures, as well as a high level of human relation's skills to develop and motivate subordinates.
• Must demonstrate core competencies of engagement in safe work behaviors, effective communications, listening, and organizational skills.
• Must understand machine operations and be fully committed to accomplishing tasks in a safe manner.
• Must be computer literate, and have knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as Six Sigma.

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
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