Production Supervisor

Production Team Supervisor

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of a production team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect product to ensure conformity to specifications; direct setup and adjustments of machines.
• Understand and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Interpret specifications and job orders to workers and assign duties.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shift team.
• Analyze and resolve work issues or assist workers in resolving issues.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Maintain production records.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Ensure activities of workers are in line with standards operating procedures and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for activities and employees within the department.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate with five years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English, but a plus if able to speak Portuguese or Spanish.
• Must have strong basic math skills with working knowledge of snap gauges, micrometers and calipers.
• Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn Oracle, SAP, Gainseekers as well as MS Office.
• Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work environment is split between an office area and the production floor.
• Work near moving mechanical parts 1/3 of the time.
• Exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 of the time.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles 1/3 of the time.
• Loud levels 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.