Production Supervisor – Electro-Mechanical

Encoder Products Company•Sagle, ID

24d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for order fulfillment operations, ensuring parts, equipment, and staffing are adequate for daily workflow. The supervisor leads a team manufacturing electro-mechanical devices called encoders and plans, schedules, and executes daily manufacturing operations. The role monitors production levels and key performance metrics and maintains Lean Manufacturing principles to support continuous improvement. This position provides collaborative leadership to production employees through clear expectations, coaching, training, and employee development. It also supports a safe, compliant, clean, and organized work environment; coordinates with cross-functional teams and other supervisors or managers; and may backfill as an assembler or Line Lead as needed. The role is full-time, exempt, and scheduled for the day shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Salary is determined based on experience (DOE).

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret work instructions and product specifications.
Ability to convey technical information.
Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to actively listen to groups of customers or employees.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct employees and identify the best people for the job.
Ability to multitask.
Sense of urgency and time-management ability.
Tact and diplomacy in communication.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, lift 10–20 pounds periodically, bend, stoop, and reach overhead periodically, and work with epoxy, glues, and sealants.

Nice To Haves

Two-year certificate from a college or technical school.
Three or more years of related supervisory experience and/or training.
Prior experience as a production assembler or lead.
Familiarity with ERP systems.
Prior shipping supervision experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and execute daily manufacturing operations for order fulfillment, identifying and reporting inadequate staffing, parts, or equipment needed to meet the production plan.
Ensure products conform to specifications and quality requirements.
Enforce company safety policies and support a safe, compliant work environment.
Monitor production levels and key performance metrics.
Use the company ERP system to plan, assign, and monitor work according to production requirements and labor needs.
Lead production employees through consistent expectations, coaching, and employee development.
Interview and hire employees; provide coaching; and conduct performance appraisals or corrections as necessary.
Train or assist in training new employees and engage employees in career growth conversations.
Develop or suggest plans to motivate employees, achieve work goals, resolve work problems, and assist employees with resolving problems.
Interpret and enforce company policies and maintain employee attendance records.
Recommend and supervise Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on machine, tooling, or equipment setup and adjustments.
Coordinate activities between corporate teams by conferring with other supervisors or managers.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Backfill as an assembler or Line Lead as needed and perform other production supervisory duties as needed.