Production Supervisor

Build your legacy with a better trailer.•Salem, OH

26d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs and coordinates production department activities involved in processing materials and manufacturing products. The role plans and schedules production to meet product specifications and delivery dates, monitors operational performance, addresses production and maintenance issues, and ensures efficient use of machines and equipment. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and may perform these duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. The position directly supervises production employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Basic math skills.
Ability to solve practical problems and work with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or two years of experience or training.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and maneuver throughout the work area, product, and equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review production orders and schedules to determine product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
Plan production operations and establish manufacturing priorities and sequences.
Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to meet production and quality specifications.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Inspect machines and equipment to verify performance and proper utilization.
Develop or revise standard operating and working practices and observe employees to ensure compliance.
Resolve employee grievances or refer unresolved grievances to the Production Manager or Human Resources.
Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
Set an example of safe practices and promptly investigate or correct unsafe conditions.
Know, observe, and enforce general safety rules and department-specific instructions; familiarize employees with safety instructions and practices.
Participate in workplace safety and health program activities.
Investigate and report personal injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents occurring within the area of responsibility.
Consider workers’ safety suggestions where practical.
Instruct new personnel on safety and observe their work carefully.
Ensure employees have and use personal protective equipment as determined by the Safety Manager.
Ensure tools and equipment are in safe and proper working condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interview, hire, and train production employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.