Production Supervisor

Job Title:

Production Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Department:

Manufacturing Management

Position Type:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Production Manager/Asst Plant Manager

Reporting to This Position:

Hourly Team Members

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the manufacturing floor to ensure production goals are met efficiently and safely. This role includes managing a team of production employees, coordinating workflow, enforcing company policies, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of production workers to ensure timely and efficient production schedules.
• Monitor daily operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Ensure team compliance with safety procedures, company policies, and industry regulations.
• Conduct training for new hires and ongoing training for team members to improve performance and safety awareness.
• Communicate with maintenance, quality assurance, and materials departments to minimize downtime and resolve production issues.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products; coordinate with materials team as needed.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports on productivity, quality, and performance metrics.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
• Address employee concerns, provide coaching and discipline, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Maintain time and attendance tracking for assigned hourly team members.
• Perform Layered Process Audit (LPA) and 5SENS audits as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and production planning.
• Familiarity with safety and quality assurance standards (e.g., OSHA, IATF).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production software systems (ERP or MRP experience preferred).
• Ability to work flexible shifts and weekends as needed.

Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

Physical Requirements Essential to Perform Duties of the Job

• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fluctuating temperatures
• Frequently communicates with employees, customers and suppliers to understand their requests
• Frequently walks, kneels and stands
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Occasional travel to various business locations or business related functions via automobile or airplane