Pine Mountain-Production Supervisor
About The Position
The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and associate-engagement goals. The role requires a strong presence on the production floor, knowledge of the jobs being supervised, active involvement with associates, and accountability for assigned performance targets. The supervisor oversees safety and quality practices, coordinates production activities and staffing, monitors operational performance, leads shift handoffs and daily management meetings, and works with associates and support teams to resolve equipment and process issues. The role also includes coaching and evaluating associates, managing attendance and employee relations, driving continuous improvement, and completing administrative tasks such as reviewing time records and maintaining production documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience in textile, flooring, yarn, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience with SAP or other manufacturing systems.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work up to 12-hour rotating shifts.
- Willingness to learn supervised jobs and work directly with associates.
- Ability to coach associates, analyze performance, and drive results.
- Commitment to associate engagement and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Promote safety and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Conduct safety observations, audits, and incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Ensure required safety training is completed and involve associates in identifying hazards and improving workplace safety.
- Ensure product quality and compliance with plant procedures.
- Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and coach associates on quality standards and defect prevention.
- Coordinate production activities, staffing, and schedules to meet operational needs.
- Own assigned KPIs and achieve established performance targets.
- Monitor performance, identify losses, and drive efficiency improvements.
- Maintain a strong production-floor presence, support associates, and resolve issues.
- Lead shift handoffs covering performance, equipment conditions, and outstanding issues.
- Work with associates and support teams to resolve equipment and process problems.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate associate performance.
- Build relationships through daily interaction, communication, and follow-through.
- Involve associates in problem-solving and improving their work areas.
- Learn the jobs, equipment, and processes supervised to provide effective coaching.
- Set expectations, recognize achievements, and address performance gaps.
- Manage attendance, employee relations, and disciplinary actions.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and associate ownership.
- Lead DMS meetings, engage associates, review results, and follow up on actions.
- Use performance data and floor observations to identify root causes and drive improvements.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, waste reduction, cost savings, and efficiency initiatives.
- Ensure associates understand their KPIs, targets, and impact on results.
- Assign improvement actions, track progress, and verify results.
- Review and approve employee time records.
- Maintain production reports and documentation.
- Support staffing, scheduling, and training plans while prioritizing floor leadership.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
