Production Supervisor

IMMI•Macon, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Supervision Supervise, coach, and mentor production Team members to ensure optimal team performance and accountability. Organize daily work assignments, monitor team progress, and ensure staffing levels meet operational needs. Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations. Maintain open and effective communication across departments, including coordination between supply and customer lines. Identify training needs, drive efficiency and continuous improvement, assist with the development of training plans, and conduct on-the-job training as needed. Production Oversight Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of work orders while minimizing downtime. Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams as needed. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. Flexes across lines to increase efficiency. Safety & Compliance Promote and enforce a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies. Conduct regular safety audits and participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis. Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S and housekeeping standards. Perform Layered Process Audits (LPAs) and ensure compliance with company safety policies, PPE standards, and regulatory requirements. Quality Assurance Collaborate with Quality teams to ensure that all products meet internal and customer Quality standards. Lead containment and corrective actions when defects or non-conformities are identified. Continuous Improvement Support and implement Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and process improvement initiatives. Identify and recommend improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and Team member engagement. Administrative Duties Complete accurate shift reports, performance metrics, and production documentation. Lead and participate in performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and hiring recommendations. Track attendance and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Safeguard confidential information and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, safety compliance, and quality standards (e.g., ISO/TS/IATF).
Proven ability to lead and develop teams using collaborative and performance-based methods.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP or MES systems preferred.
Understanding of production operations, manufacturing processes, and basic mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA), lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and mentor production Team members
Organize daily work assignments
Conduct daily shift meetings
Maintain open and effective communication across departments
Identify training needs
Monitor production schedules
Troubleshoot production issues
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
Promote and enforce a culture of safety
Conduct regular safety audits
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Perform Layered Process Audits (LPAs)
Collaborate with Quality teams
Lead containment and corrective actions
Support and implement Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and process improvement initiatives
Identify and recommend improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and Team member engagement
Complete accurate shift reports, performance metrics, and production documentation
Lead and participate in performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and hiring recommendations
Track attendance and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Safeguard confidential information and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements