Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are a leading manufacturer looking for a first shift Production Supervisor to join our team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Executes the production plan.
• Plans the daily activities for production personnel and monitors daily production numbers to meet the production schedule.
• Supports the hiring and selection process of production personnel.
• Ensures operators are meeting quality standards by adhering to standardized quality checks.
• Oversees the training and cross-training of operators and facilitiates regular check-ins to review progress and adjust training plans as needed.
• Provides direction to operators, including setting performance standards, monitoring performance, conducting disciplinary actions, and providing feedback through our performance appraisal process.
• Assists with regular safety inspections to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Ensures shop floor cleanliness.
• Maintains stock levels to meet production requirements, including raw materials, production supplies, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Directs and controls the activities of production on the off shifts.

Required Credentials:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, operations management, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Prior manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment is required.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality management systems, and manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of CNC and milling operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.

Required Skills:

• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to develop trust, respect, and cooperation with production personnel.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Bachelor's Degree
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supervisory Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Scheduling Experience
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Forklifts

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