The Production Supervisor leads their team to ensure efficient production and expected performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises direct reports and provides leadership to department
- Trains, supports and monitors and direct reports to ensure expected job performance
- Responsible for meeting and exceeding Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity goals
- Monitors schedule requirements through Production schedules or Pull System
- Leads Continuous Improvement projects and processes using LEAN tools and concepts
- Evaluates performance of direct reports by writing and administering reviews in a timely manner
- Provides coaching and development to team members
- Provide data and reports as required
- Oversee daily stand- up meetings and provide support as needed
- Evaluates labor requirements and works with Operations/ Production Manager to assure proper staffing levels
- Determines and manages overtime needs throughout work cells
- Recommends solutions for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
- Resolves material issues by working with Purchasing and material management
- Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager
Job Requirements
- BA or BS or minimum four years leadership experience, preferred
- Minimum five years experience in Manufacturing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact well and coach team members
- Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, strongly preferred
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds