Production Supervisor

Manufacturing SupervisorMajor Job Responsibilities:This position takes a lead role in meeting targets for safety, quality, productivity, costs, on time delivery and employee satisfaction/development. The Manufacturing Supervisor coaches, trains, supports, and develops a team of flexible, multi-skilled employees.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Included, but not limited to):Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits.Supervisor and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to achieve daily production goals.Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operators and technicians, including cross-training.Monitor production schedules to adjust staffing levels and resources to maintain delivery goals.Maintain accurate production records and reports and identify areas for quality and efficiency gains.Review the status of production schedules regularly to identify and resolve problems.Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data.Support and implement customer-focused processes.Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation.Understanding company policies and practices and taking corrective action where necessary.Participate in audits to promote 5S, safety, quality, productivity, etc.Communicate with and listen to employees daily regarding team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, etc.Help employees succeed through performance management. Provide coaching and performance feedback to support developmentRequirementsQualification and Skill Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferredFour (4) plus years experience in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2 years previous supervisory experience.Practical understanding of industrial/manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, quality control initiatives and safety initiatives needed.Ability to direct and supervise others, objectively evaluate performance, and train and develop others.Ability to work flexible work hours.Willing to work in a fast paced, every changing environment.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).