Production Supervisor

Yokohama Industries Americas•Easley, SC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the manufacturing floor to ensure production goals are met efficiently and safely. This role includes managing a team of production employees, coordinating workflow, enforcing company policies, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
at least 1 year in a supervisory role
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and production planning.
Familiarity with safety and quality assurance standards (e.g., OSHA, IATF).
Proficient in Microsoft Office and production software systems (ERP or MRP experience preferred).
Ability to work flexible shifts and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate activities of production workers to ensure timely and efficient production schedules.
Monitor daily operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and customer expectations.
Ensure team compliance with safety procedures, company policies, and industry regulations.
Conduct training for new hires and ongoing training for team members to improve performance and safety awareness.
Communicate with maintenance, quality assurance, and materials departments to minimize downtime and resolve production issues.
Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products; coordinate with materials team as needed.
Analyze production data and prepare reports on productivity, quality, and performance metrics.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
Address employee concerns, provide coaching and discipline, and conduct performance evaluations.
Maintain time and attendance tracking for assigned hourly team members.
Perform Layered Process Audit (LPA) and 5SENS audits as required.
Performs other duties as assigned