Production Supervisor Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations on the production floor. This role ensures the efficient execution of production schedules while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. The position involves leading a team of assemblers and operators, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer delivery and quality requirements. This is a full-time contract position with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role after a minimum of six months.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day production activities on assigned manufacturing lines.
• Ensure production targets, KPIs, and delivery schedules are met in alignment with customer requirements.
• Monitor and drive improvements in key metrics such as yield, throughput, downtime, and labor efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of assemblers, operators, and other line support staff.
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, ESD compliance, and quality procedures (ISO 9001).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, PM, and Warehouse teams to resolve production issues and material shortages.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), line setup, and process changes as needed.
• Identify and escalate production risks, bottlenecks, and quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Conduct shift handovers, daily production meetings, and report on production performance.
• Ensure proper staffing, scheduling, and overtime management based on business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 6S, Kaizen) to optimize operations.
• Maintain accurate production records and utilize systems such as ERP/SFC for tracking and reporting.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ESD practices and quality systems (ISO 9001).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Shop Floor Control (SFC).
• Ability to analyze production data and drive performance improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year of prior team lead or supervisory experience required.

Shift Details

This position is for the day shift.

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