Production Superintendent
About The Position
The Production Superintendent provides direct leadership and direction to production supervisors and employees across multiple operating areas to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely manufacture and shipment of products that meet established quality standards and customer requirements. The role coordinates production activities across assigned departments, establishes priorities, aligns staffing and resources with production requirements, and coordinates with maintenance, quality, technical services, raw material procurement, safety, environmental, and other support functions. The Production Superintendent is accountable for safety, quality, production, delivery, cost, and employee performance objectives. Using established policies, procedures, production standards, and guidance from plant leadership, the position makes operational decisions and resolves issues. It also develops production supervisors, strengthens accountability, promotes teamwork, and supports continuous improvement across assigned departments.
Responsibilities
- Direct production and manufacturing according to established process and product specifications, quality standards, delivery schedules, and standard costs, while continually improving operational efficiency, economy, and safety.
- Provide a safe work environment that meets or exceeds regulatory compliance levels.
- Work with suppliers and recommend to the Plant Manager the equipment and supplies needed to maintain an efficient and up-to-date manufacturing facility.
- Coordinate engineering on new projects and existing equipment upgrades, and prepare supporting data for AFEs.
- Prepare monthly safety meeting discussion points and training materials.
- Prepare budget information and review areas of responsibility for budget compliance.
- Guide supervisors in maintaining satisfactory employee and labor relations, safety, and teamwork within a Total Quality framework.
- Develop and mentor facility supervisors, foster leadership capabilities, and lead leaders to support team and organizational success.
- Coordinate operational phases and assignments to ensure efficient workflow, working closely with maintenance, technical and quality resources, raw material procurement, safety, and environmental functions.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement, actively identify and respond to customer needs, and remain open and responsive to change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
