Manufacturing Production Supervisor

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Title:Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Pay Rate: $39.00 - $42.00 per hour

• Supervisors are required to work overtime as part of the role.
• Contractors are eligible for bonuses related to weekend coverage.
• Upon full-time conversion, supervisors are eligible for additional incentives/benefits.

Initial contract period expected to be approximately 90 days, with the intention to convert to full-time based on performance and business need.

Job Code: 82510012 The Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and controlling direct functions within the manufacturing shop, in addition to managing and coordinating process improvement projects. * Trains or coaches employees on administrative or technical processes and procedures. * Ensures the safety of employees. * Ensures that workers have the necessary equipment and prints to perform their duties. * Resolves production issues and escalates those that require management attention. * Educates employees on quality standards and procedures. * Develop work instructions and procedures for manufacturing processes. * Conduct performance review and formal performance/career development discussions with direct reports. * Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.

Number of Open Positions

• 2 openings
  • 1 First Shift Production Supervisor
  • 1 Second Shift Production Supervisor

Shift / Hours / Rotation

First Shift

• Supervisor coverage may require:
  • 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Second Shift

• Supervisor coverage may require:
  • 2:00 PM - Midnight
  • Occasionally up to 2:00 AM

Weekend Rotation

• Supervisors are required to participate in a rotating weekend coverage schedule

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Supervise approximately 10-15 direct reports.
• Monitor employee attendance and timekeeping.
• Coach and train employees on procedures and expectations.
• Conduct performance management activities.
• De-escalate employee concerns and workplace conflicts.
• Lead teams within a union manufacturing environment.

Production Oversight

• Ensure production schedules and objectives are met.
• Monitor shop floor activities.
• Ensure employees have required equipment, documentation, and work instructions.

Troubleshooting & Escalation

• Learn products and manufacturing processes sufficiently to support troubleshooting efforts.
• Escalate production, quality, planning, supply chain, and operational concerns to appropriate departments.

Safety & Quality

• Promote and enforce safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Continuous Improvement

• Support process improvements.
• Assist with development and maintenance of work instructions and procedures.

Experience & Skills

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Highly Desired

• Prior experience supervising within a union environment.

Required Skills

Leadership Skills

• Strong supervisory capabilities.
• Employee coaching and development.
• Accountability management.
• Conflict resolution.
• Effective communication.

Soft Skills

• Confident leadership presence.
• Professional communication style.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage vocal employee groups professionally.

Technical Skills

• Manufacturing operations knowledge.
• Production troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to coordinate with Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • General office applications

• SAP experience preferred.

Education Requirements

Minimum : High school diploma or equivalent.

Alternative Qualifications

• Candidates with a bachelor's degree and slightly less supervisory experience may be considered.Interview Format

Kindly share resume with answers:
Q1: How do you manage production schedules? How do you prioritize multiple production issues? What KPIs have you tracked?
Q2: Kindly let me know your exp regarding Continuous Improvement? Tell me about a Lean project? Have you participated in Kaizen events? How have you reduced waste? Describe a process improvement you implemented.