Production Supervisor

MANN+HUMMEL•Florida, FL

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production employees and coordinates daily manufacturing activities to ensure efficient workflow, quality, productivity, and safety. The role sets work procedures and schedules, monitors production results, addresses operational issues, and works with managers and cross-functional teams to meet production requirements and customer demand. The supervisor hires, trains, develops, coaches, and evaluates employees, and administers corrective action in accordance with company policies. The position promotes accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S workplace organization. It also champions a safety-first culture, ensures compliance with policies and regulations, and uses the STOP-CALL-WAIT process to address safety concerns. Additional duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience leading large teams in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment.
Experience with hiring, training, coaching, counseling, performance management, and employee development.
Manufacturing and/or logistics industry experience.
Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, company procedures, and safety policies.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Lean Manufacturing experience.
Experience with raw material planning and production scheduling.
Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP, or similar manufacturing software; Sage experience is a plus.
Forklift certification or operating experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate production employees to support efficient operations.
Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow to meet production requirements.
Hire, train, develop, mentor, counsel, and administer corrective action, up to and including termination, in accordance with company policies.
Provide written and verbal instructions to team members.
Evaluate employee performance and identify development opportunities through coaching and mentoring.
Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
Monitor daily production and ensure work is accurate, efficient, and consistent with company standards.
Assess production levels and customer demand to improve efficiency and achieve performance goals.
Report daily production results and communicate operational issues and corrective actions.
Ensure employees are at their workstations for shift startup, breaks, and lunches according to company expectations.
Coordinate production activities and workflow with managers and cross-functional departments.
Minimize labor overtime while maintaining productivity and service levels.
Analyze processes and implement improvements to increase productivity and standardize procedures.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote and maintain workplace organization and housekeeping using 5S principles.
Champion a safety-first culture and maintain a safe work environment.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Use the STOP-CALL-WAIT process to identify and address safety concerns until corrective actions are completed.
Work proactively to eliminate lost-time incidents.
Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.