Production Supervisor

Summary of Position - Need 6 total split on days and nights. 75-90k Pay


Manages production during a given shift-overseeing the staff, ensuring quality control, monitoring equipment, and handling all other day-to-day aspects of production.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely.


Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are trained in and are following all work instructions and best practices.


Report on any defective/non-conforming product.


Perform quality control as required by the work instructions and as instructed by the production and quality leaders and staff.


Ensure traceability of the product and its components through proper use of the Data Collection System and ensuring that the system is always active and functional.


Adherence to maintain Production schedules/Plan. Achieve and update the production KPIs.


Check the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule, refilling and ordering as required.


Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems, following all procedures. Maximize the up time of the equipment.


Meet with the Lead Hands and Production Supervisor of the previous and subsequent shifts, transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift.


Inform the Production Manager about issues regarding production, quality, process and/or organization of personnel or resources immediately upon observation.


Exposure of working with Lean Manufacturing tools and six sigma tools.


Propose improvements to all procedures and processes to improve yield and uptime of production processes and all relevant equipment.


Maintain the ability to perform all tasks associated with the production of the product, and substitute for any operation staff in any area during breaks and/or absences with the shift.


Work overtime as required.


Minimize the risk of accidents and quality issues.


Maximize the technical knowledge and engagement of the operations staff.


Achieve the production goals and improvements outlined by the Production Manager


Develop the spirit of cooperation on their shift.


Communicate company information to their shift as required.


Work with other teams to ensure improvements and efficiencies are being maximized across the organization.


Complete other tasks as required and/or directed by management.

Qualifications


Skills


Proficient in Microsoft Office


Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity


Exceptional organizational and time management skills


Problem-solving skills


Traits


Commitment to continuous learning


Team- and customer-oriented


Attention to detail.


The ability to head a team successfully and resolve issues relating to personnel quickly and efficiently.


Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.


Education and/or Experience


High School diploma or equivalent


3+ years of production experience


Knowledge of process improvement, budgeting, and production standards


Preferred Qualifications


5 years of experience as a production supervisor at a manufacturing plant


Experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation


Experience with MRP and/or ERP systems