Production Supervisor

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting customer requirements and delivery commitments. This position provides leadership, direction, training, and support to production employees and promotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and safety.

The Production Supervisor coordinates production activities, monitors productivity and quality metrics, resolves operational issues, and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workflow to meet customer delivery schedules and operational goals.
• Monitor production performance and investigate issues impacting quality, efficiency, or throughput.
• Review production schedules and staffing needs to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate production goals, company initiatives, and safety expectations.
• Ensure all operating procedures, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies are followed.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and departmental documentation.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance and support career growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and guidance.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, and employee development activities in partnership with Human Resources.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety practices and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety programs.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and waste reduction efforts.
• Ensure equipment, tooling, and materials are available to support production requirements.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Printing, packaging, labels, flexible packaging, or converting industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and employee coaching skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production scheduling.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ERP/manufacturing systems.
• Ability to interpret specifications, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production facility.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform other physical activities associated with a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work near moving equipment and machinery while following all required safety procedures.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and production environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Occasional overtime, weekend work, and schedule flexibility may be required to support operational needs.

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety Focus
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation

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