Production Supervisor

Novipax • Grenada, MS

5d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production operations across departments, ensuring that production runs smoothly and efficiently while achieving the highest possible productivity and quality in a safe work environment. The role involves planning and running production according to scheduled ship dates and product specifications, coordinating employees and resources, maintaining material flow and equipment, and keeping production and quality records accurate and complete. The supervisor also supports hiring, employee training, safety, maintenance, inventory, cost control, and collaboration across the plant.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively train, assign, and monitor production associates.
• Basic mechanical skills relating to how machinery works.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run production in different departments according to scheduled ship dates and specifications.
• Set production targets and communicate them to employees.
• Organize workflow, delegate responsibilities, and train, assign, and instruct workers on machines, tools, and job requirements.
• Promote a safe work environment, encourage “No Lost Time” accidents, and ensure required safety training is completed.
• Secure and provide efficient working tools and supplies for employees.
• Maintain efficient material flow and material utilization, and help maintain sufficient raw-material inventory.
• Maintain working relationships among employees and management; review personnel problems with management and enforce company rules, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Review and assist with hiring new employees.
• Help control costs by reporting and correcting problems that cause cost overruns.
• Assist manufacturing with work scheduling and promptly report possible delays.
• Promote teamwork throughout the shift and plant.
• Minimize production downtime and help maintain equipment and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain prompt, accurate, and complete production and quality reports.
• Review timecards daily to ensure proper allocation and payment for hours worked.
• Ensure good housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Ensure production output meets specifications and identify efficiency issues and improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed