Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Supervisor leads their team to ensure efficient production and expected performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises direct reports and provides leadership to department
• Trains, supports and monitors and direct reports to ensure expected job performance
• Responsible for meeting and exceeding Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity goals
• Monitors schedule requirements through Production schedules or Pull System
• Leads Continuous Improvement projects and processes using LEAN tools and concepts
• Evaluates performance of direct reports by writing and administering reviews in a timely manner
• Provides coaching and development to team members
• Provide data and reports as required
• Oversee daily stand- up meetings and provide support as needed
• Evaluates labor requirements and works with Operations/ Production Manager to assure proper staffing levels
• Determines and manages overtime needs throughout work cells
• Recommends solutions for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
• Resolves material issues by working with Purchasing and material management
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager

Job Requirements

• BA or BS or minimum four years leadership experience, preferred
• Minimum five years experience in Manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact well and coach team members
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, strongly preferred
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

We are looking for a Production Supervisor who will provide leadership to the Surface Mount, FMF and shared resources teams to ensure efficient production and expected performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises direct reports and provides leadership to department
• Trains, supports and monitors and direct reports to ensure expected job performance
• Evaluates performance of direct reports by writing and administering reviews in a timely manner
• Recommends wage adjustments, promotions and demotions of direct reports
• Disciplines and coaches employees who fall short of job expectations
• Evaluates labor requirements and works with Production Manager to assure proper staffing levels
• Investigates and reports information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Contracts
• Recommends solutions for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
• Monitors schedule requirements through Production schedules or Pull System
• Maintains sales information throughout each month
• Resolves material issues by working with Purchasing and material management
• Drives Continuous Improvement by increasing throughput of product throughout all processes, implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (layouts, bins, FIFO principles)
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager

Job Requirements

• BA or BS or minimum 2 years leadership experience
• Successful leadership experience in an manufacturing environment, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact well and coach team members
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Lean manufacturing
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds