Production Supervisor

Cabinetworks Group•Middlefield, OH

17d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides leadership in an assigned department to achieve departmental and plant business objectives. The role coordinates departmental activities to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality, safety, plant housekeeping, and employee morale. It also includes managing performance measures through the Cabinetworks Group Operating System (COS), coaching and developing employees, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. The Production Supervisor oversees work assignments, employee performance, policy administration, timekeeping, and attendance. The role inspects products for compliance with standards, addresses workplace accidents and injuries, and recommends equipment, staffing, and process changes. The position requires balancing safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Successful experience in employee training and development, including training peers and subordinates.
Experience measuring performance against goals and standards.
Ability to balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations to achieve positive results.
Quality orientation and attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask varied and conflicting responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to build positive partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional business teams.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
1–2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience with manufacturing software systems.
Continuous improvement training such as Six Sigma or Kaizen.
Lean Manufacturing knowledge and a strong background in material flow and bottleneck removal principles.
Exposure to systems controls such as ISO 140001.
Green Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.

Responsibilities

Assign and coordinate work in the department.
Assist with employee selection, review employee performance, resolve employee issues, and administer company policies.
Manage departmental performance measures through the Cabinetworks Group Operating System (COS), including visual controls and required tools and reporting.
Coordinate and direct departmental activities to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality, safety, housekeeping, and employee morale.
Ensure job-related accidents and injuries are reported and documented, and take appropriate corrective action promptly.
Recommend equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, and process modifications.
Inspect products to verify that standards and specifications are met.
Provide technical and behavioral coaching and development to employees.
Track absenteeism and timekeeping in Kronos.
Participate in and/or lead continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs.