Production Supervisor - PM

Associated Materials, LLC•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on time delivery targets are met. This role oversees hourly production employees, manages workflow, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor partners closely with maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain to maintain an efficient and safe manufacturing environment. This role will be part of planned development for future operations leaders who will gain experience in various manufacturing roles in the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including internships
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production metrics, and workflow optimization.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, technical problem solving and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of OSHA and quality compliance standards/systems.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high volume manufacturing or a similar production setting.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or CI certification.
Experience with 5S and continuous improvement practices
Experience in team building, leadership, and change management
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees
Experience with continuous flow manufacturing and labor-paced production
Experience in a "made-to-order" environment a plus.
Demonstrated integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, and critical thinking skills
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with industrial equipment.
Experience with SPC, OEE tracking, or similar metrics platforms.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to meet performance expectations.
Conduct daily shift meetings, assign tasks, and ensure proper staffing.
Manage attendance, discipline, and performance evaluations in alignment with company policies.
Promote a positive, safe, and collaborative team culture.
Oversee daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and OEE.
Ensure compliance with production schedules and adjust work assignments as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation, including shift reports and production records.
Enforce adherence to quality standards, SOPs, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
Support root-cause investigations into production, quality, or safety issues.
Conduct safety audits, promote safe work practices, and ensure OSHA compliance.
Drive corrective actions to eliminate hazards or inefficiencies.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
Recommend process improvements and assist with implementation.
Support cross-functional projects to improve quality, cost, and throughput.
Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
Monitor inventory levels, material flow, and job changeovers.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization and reduce setup time.