Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing production team to ensure that production goals are met efficiently, safely, and with high-quality standards. This role involves managing the workforce, coordinating workflows, optimizing productivity, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations. The Production Supervisor ensures that the manufacturing process runs smoothly, meeting production schedules and company standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Production Oversight and Leadership

• Supervise and lead a team of production workers, providing clear direction and ensuring that production targets are achieved on time and within budget.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand, ensuring that production goals are consistently met.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to workers, ensuring that all team members understand their roles and tasks for each shift.
• Provide guidance and support to staff, helping them to troubleshoot issues, enhance their skills, and meet performance expectations.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to employees to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Quality Control and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure that products meet quality standards by overseeing quality control measures throughout the production process.
• Identify any quality defects, report issues, and collaborate with the quality assurance team to implement corrective actions.
• Implement and encourage a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process enhancements, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, such as defect rates, downtime, and throughput, and develop strategies to improve them.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure that all production activities comply with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe and compliant workplace.
• Oversee and enforce the use of PPE (personal protective equipment), safe work practices, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Report and address any safety hazards or incidents immediately, ensuring that corrective actions are taken.
• Ensure that OSHA and other regulatory standards are followed in all aspects of production and workplace operations.

Resource and Inventory Management

• Ensure that materials and resources required for production are available in sufficient quantities, coordinating with the supply chain or inventory team to prevent shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, finished goods, and consumables, ensuring stock levels are optimized.
• Manage production tools and equipment, ensuring that they are properly maintained and operating efficiently.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and disruptions in production.

Team Development and Employee Engagement

• Promote a positive work environment, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and employee morale.
• Train new employees and cross-train existing staff to ensure that team members are multi-skilled and able to adapt to different production roles.
• Encourage team members to contribute ideas for process improvements and recognize achievements in meeting production goals.
• Handle employee performance issues, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in a professional and consistent manner.

Reporting and Communication

• Communicate production status, any delays, and potential issues to management regularly, ensuring that leadership is kept informed of the status of production runs.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production metrics, including output, downtime, and quality issues.
• Ensure that employees are kept informed of any changes in procedures, schedules, or safety protocols.
• Collaborate with other departments such as maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics to coordinate operations and resolve production-related issues.

Other Duties as Assigned

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.

Competencies

• Leadership and Team Building
• Communication
• Problem -Solving and Critical Thinking
• Decision-Making and Accountability
• Conflict Resolution
• Collaboration and Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred).

Experience and/or Training: 

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven experience with production planning, resource management, and team leadership.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software (e.g., ERP, MES).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, work orders, and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols in a manufacturing setting.
   

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. 
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Travel: This position requires an estimated 20% annual travel between local offices. The travel will primarily involve visiting other local facilities to collaborate with different teams and support projects across our multiple, local locations and the entire organization. 20% = 1 day/week

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment
Work is performed in a general office environment with limited noise exposure and usually moderate. Noise may be loud when frequenting the production floor. Additionally, there will be occasional exposure to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.