Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Lead staff to meet daily/weekly production goals through efficient production processes:

• Ensure that adequate staffing exists through effective scheduling.
• Effectively manage labor costs as directed.
• Ensure that all employees are adequately trained.

2. Exhibit sound leadership:

• Listen to all employees – encourage two-way communication
• Serve as a role model for respect for the company's policies and procedures

3. Fill in and assist with any position as needed to ensure that production goals are met. This includes tie-out, production positions, etc.

4. Work in constant collaboration with Production/Plant Manager to maintain equipment.

5. Work in collaboration with the service department to consistently meet their needs through complete tie-outs and timely response to urgent service requests.

6. Uphold a genuine regard for safety by ensuring that safety committee meetings are held monthly on relevant topics.

• React immediately to perceived safety violations or issues, contacting the Safety Director immediately.
• Participate willingly in the quarterly safety audit.

7. Track and communicate necessary information to employees regarding production targets, achievements, etc.

• Communicate visibly via a Production Board
• Hold periodic department meetings to discuss accomplishments.

8. Responsible for product quality:

• Implement a quality assurance system internally
• Ensure that formulas and processes are documented, taught and followed.

9. Handle administrative duties as needed:

• Generate reports as needed in a timely manner
• Work with office staff to ensure that new hire paperwork and other reporting is handled efficiently and accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience in a related production environment
• Solid leadership acumen
• Excellent organizational skills
• Has succeeded at a job that required attention to detail, flourishing in a fast pace and measuring/communicating results
• Exceptional internal collaboration skills
• Solid computer skills

DECISION MAKING ACCOUNTABILITY

• Authority to make decisions as needed to satisfy customer requirements within reasonable boundaries.
• Disciplinary decisions up to termination Hiring decisions with supervisor's approval (List decisions that the incumbent should seek approval prior to making)
• Termination decisions Major exceptions to current policy regarding servicing customers

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• None