Production Supervisor III

Signode•Latta, SC

18h•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor III oversees and optimizes production processes, managing production operators to ensure safety, quality, and production targets are met. The role provides guidance and direction to other supervisors and fosters a positive, productive work environment through performance evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives. This position supervises daily manufacturing operations and production associates, including performance reviews, onboarding, discipline, terminations, hiring, attendance, vacation, and timesheet approval. It coordinates with the Plant and/or Operations Manager and collaborates with quality control, materials management, maintenance, engineering, and other departments to support efficient production.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
5–7 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mathematical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets.
Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Lead and motivate production teams, providing guidance and support and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
Allocate tasks and responsibilities to maintain a smooth workflow.
Coordinate daily with the Plant and/or Operations Manager on production.
Collaborate with quality control teams to maintain and improve product quality.
Implement and enforce quality control processes within production.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction; implement improvements to production performance.
Train, mentor, and develop production staff, ensure team members are adequately skilled, and support ongoing training initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards; implement safety protocols and conduct regular safety meetings.
Collaborate with materials management to maintain an uninterrupted supply of production materials and monitor inventory levels.
Address production issues in real time, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions; collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams as needed.
Maintain accurate records of production activities, quality control measures, and incidents, and comply with documentation requirements.
Communicate production goals, targets, and expectations to the team.
Supervise production associates, including conducting performance reviews, onboarding, discipline, and terminations.
Hire new employees as needed.
Monitor and administer attendance and vacation, and approve employee daily timesheets.
Collaborate with other departments to streamline production processes.