Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing activities to ensure products are produced safely, meet quality requirements, and are completed on schedule. This position oversees assigned production personnel, work assignments, equipment utilization, material flow, and production reporting while maintaining compliance with company procedures and customer requirements.

The Production Supervisor is expected to drive accountability, develop employees, improve processes, and maintain a safe, organized production operation that supports delivery commitments and customer satisfaction.

Production Operations

· Lead daily production activities within assigned departments or shifts.

· Execute production schedules to meet quality, quantity, and delivery requirements.

· Assign personnel and balance workloads based on skills, staffing, and production priorities.

· Coordinate priorities and material needs with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments.

· Ensure employees follow current work instructions, drawings, routings, and approved processes.

· Monitor output, labor utilization, downtime, and schedule attainment; address production constraints promptly.

· Maintain accurate production, labor, scrap, and inventory transactions in the ERP system.

Safety and Quality

· Enforce company safety procedures, required protective equipment, and safe work practices.

· Maintain clean, organized work areas and support 5S and routine safety inspections.

· Ensure required in-process inspections and quality checks are completed and documented.

· Identify and contain nonconforming product in coordination with Quality; prevent unintended use or shipment.

· Report and respond to safety incidents, quality concerns, and production risks promptly.

· Coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance with Maintenance to support reliable production.

· Verify personnel are trained and authorized for assigned equipment and tasks.

Leadership

· Supervise, train, coach, and develop production personnel.

· Conduct daily communication meetings to review safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

· Set daily priorities, monitor workload, and coordinate staffing and overtime needs.

· Hold employees accountable to safety, quality, productivity, and attendance expectations.

· Perform employee evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and address performance concerns under company procedures.

· Assist in hiring and onboarding new employees; maintain training and cross-training plans.

Continuous Improvement

· Identify opportunities to improve productivity, capacity, and material flow.

· Work with Engineering to develop and maintain standardized work instructions.

· Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and unnecessary handling.

· Use production data to track improvement results and sustain effective changes.

· Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and employee improvement suggestions.

· Participate in root cause investigations and implement assigned corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.

· 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

· 2+ years of supervisory or production team leadership experience preferred.

· Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Global Shop preferred).

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and production reporting.

· Ability to interpret work instructions, drawings, and production schedules; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

· Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality requirements, and Lean Manufacturing practices.