Production Supervisor I

SUMMARY: The Production Supervisor is a working leader responsible for overseeing daily operations within assigned production cells. This role serves as the primary point of contact on the production floor, driving output, quality, and efficiency while supervising leads and production employees. The Production Supervisor supports continuous improvement initiatives and ensures adherence to standard work, safety, and company policies.


CORE VALUES

All employees are expected to demonstrate the Company's Core Values through daily actions, decision-making, and interactions:

• Client Oriented - Focus on developing long-term relationships, products, and services that meet client needs.
• Open - Communicate honestly and transparently about capabilities, challenges, and solutions.
• Nimble - Think critically, respond quickly, and adapt effectively to changing priorities and situations.
• Necessary - Recognize that every role contributes to organizational success and take ownership of outcomes.
• Engineering Mindset - Approach challenges by developing practical, thoughtful solutions regardless of role.
• Continuous Improvement - Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, performance, and personal development.
• Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with coworkers, leadership, vendors, and clients to achieve shared goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead daily operations within assigned production cells and act as the primary floor contact
• Supervise and support leads and production employees to achieve output, quality, and delivery targets
• Read and interpret prints, engineering documents, and work instructions and guide teams accordingly
• Assign work, set priorities, and manage production schedules and workflow
• Monitor and maintain work-in-process and ensure material accountability
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events and Lean activities
• Implement and maintain 6S standards across all work areas
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work for production cells
• Identify staffing, training, and resource needs and escalate as required
• Mentor and train team members and support development of leads and operators
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs for employees
• Recognize and support employee engagement and performance initiatives
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and company policies
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to resolve production issues

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and production demands
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Effective communication and organizational skills

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Customer/Client Focus
• Accountability and Ownership
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adaptability and Agility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Integrity and Transparency
• Solution-Oriented Thinking

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Group leading experience in manufacturing environment

• 5+ years of assembly or production experience

• Lean or continuous improvement training preferred

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Occasional lifting up to 25-50 pounds
• Frequent interaction on the production floor

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing/production environment
• Exposure to moderate noise levels
• Interaction with shop floor and office environments
• Use of tools, equipment and production systems