Production Supervisor

Vervic Inc.•Decatur, AL

7d•$30 - $35

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations for the powder coat paint line, industrial liquid paint booth, assembly, and packaging departments. This role coordinates workflow and staffing, monitors production and quality, ensures production goals and customer deadlines are met, and supports operational efficiency by addressing bottlenecks and minimizing downtime. The supervisor also leads and develops production employees, enforces safety requirements, coordinates equipment maintenance, supports Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices, and maintains production records and reports. The role requires a minimum of three years of manufacturing supervisory experience in an industrial paint environment and strong knowledge of powder coating and wet paint systems. The position is first shift, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with pay of $30.00–$35.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience in an industrial paint environment.
Strong working knowledge of powder coating and industrial wet paint systems.
Proven experience supervising production employees in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of industrial painting processes, equipment, and quality requirements.
Ability to manage production schedules, staffing, and workflow.
Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
Ability to identify and resolve production inefficiencies and quality issues.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production instructions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and other departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising both powder coat and industrial liquid paint operations.
Previous experience overseeing assembly and packout departments.
Knowledge of industrial paint equipment, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience implementing process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality control and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the powder coat paint line, industrial liquid paint booth, assembly, and packaging departments.
Coordinate production schedules and workflow to meet customer deadlines and production requirements.
Monitor production activities to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and assign employees according to production priorities.
Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve workflow.
Analyze production data and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
Ensure production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives are achieved.
Supervise, direct, evaluate, coach, train, and develop production employees.
Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and compliance with company policies.
Address employee concerns, resolve conflicts, and take corrective action when necessary.
Participate in employee selection, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and termination decisions.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive, safety-focused work environment.
Ensure painting, assembly, and packaging processes and finished products meet quality standards.
Identify and resolve quality concerns to reduce defects, rework, and material waste.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel and monitor equipment to support reliable operation and reduce downtime.
Evaluate equipment and tooling needs to improve production capabilities and efficiency.
Enforce company safety policies and maintain clean, organized, and safe production areas.
Support and implement Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S workplace organization.
Ensure employees are trained in equipment operation and safe work practices.
Review, correct, and approve daily labor reports, work orders, and employee hours.
Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.
Communicate production progress, staffing concerns, equipment issues, and operational challenges to the Operations Manager.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, production routers, and work instructions.
Use Microsoft Office applications and production management systems to track and report operational performance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.