Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Job Summary: Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring the efficient and timely manufacturing of goods.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and directs production activities to ensure goods are manufactured efficiently.
• Analyzes production documents to determine requirements and plans work schedules accordingly.
• Collaborates with other supervisors to coordinate operations between departments.
• Maintains accurate records of operations data including employee time, production, and costs.
• Prepares reports on shift performance for departmental supervisors.
• Implements measures to motivate employees and enhance production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Requests materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services as needed.
• Maintains regular attendance and be punctual for assigned shifts.
• Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

A minimum of HS graduate/GED. Education beyond the minimum is an added advantage for career development activities.

It is preferred that an individual in this position have attained a minimum of 3 - 5 years industry experience or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to build a successful team by fostering an environment of trust.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to quality detail and good decision-making.
• Effective communication and excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Certifications:

Leadership Training Courses.

First Aid and CPR.

May require one or more of the following certifications depending upon area assigned: RCRA certification (hazardous waste management), DOT certification, HVAC certification, and/or 608 Universal Refrigerant.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, stoop, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time during working hours.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.