Production Supervisor

RK Industries, LLC•Denver, CO

46d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees the daily production operations of a facility, acting as the critical link between upper management and the frontline workforce. Their primary goal is to ensure products are manufactured safely, on time, and within quality standards while maximizing efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Familiar with shop production environment.
Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
Ability to manage daily activities of 10-25 member crew.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize production to meet customer demands.
Compile data on performance, output, and progress for senior management.
Lead a team between 5 and 20 team members.
Assign tasks to workers and monitor the production line to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
Inspect work in process (WIP) to ensure it meets exact specifications and compliance standards.
Onboard new hires and provide continuous coaching on equipment use and safety procedures.
Participate in hiring, conduct performance reviews, and handle disciplinary actions or conflict resolution.
Spend significant time on the production floor ("Gemba") to observe processes firsthand, identify inefficiencies, and support frontline problem-solving.
Actively monitor and eliminate the seven wastes of Lean.
Maintain and utilize visual tools like Kanban boards to track task status and WIP limits to prevent bottlenecks.
Ensure all team members follow established standardized work processes to maintain consistency and quality.
Lead or participate in Kaizen events to implement incremental enhancements based on employee feedback.
Maintain and improve 5S in the workplace
Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products.
Interpret job orders and drawings as needed for area of assignment.
Review produced work for correctness and perform quality control inspections.
Identify product defects and effectively communicate defects to shop leadership.
Maintain accurate time records.
Work with overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts.
Plan and delegate prioritized work flow assignments as directed by shop superintendent.
Monitor machinery health and arrange maintenance for necessary repairs to minimize downtime.
Implement and enforce strict safety protocols (e.g. OSHA regulations, proper PPE usage).
Conduct regular audits of the work environment to ensure it remains clean and hazard-free.
Inspect and document product compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.