Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Michael Page is hiring for a company in Downey, CA who is a well-established manufacturing organization specializing in highly customized product solutions for a diverse customer base. The company is known for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, innovation, and employee development, offering a collaborative environment where team members can make a meaningful impact on production and continuous improvement efforts.

Job Description

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve performance, quality, safety, and productivity objectives.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manage employee scheduling, attendance, time-off requests, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and training initiatives.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture that encourages accountability, engagement, and collaboration.
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including workplace organization, operational metrics, and process improvement programs.
• Supervise day-to-day production activities and workflow within assigned areas.
• Monitor production schedules and staffing levels to ensure customer and operational requirements are met.
• Ensure consistent execution of manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of production materials and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Enforce quality standards and production requirements to ensure product conformance.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to verify adherence to established procedures.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to investigate issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support ongoing efforts to improve product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate production records, staffing information, and performance metrics.
• Prepare and communicate reports related to production output, efficiency, quality, safety, and workforce performance.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company requirements.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials effectively to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Logistics, to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• Experience leading, training, or directing employees in a production environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions in English.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general production reporting systems.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and quality standards.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or other quality management systems.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 USD.
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Operations Management

Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Location: Downey

Contract Type: Permanent