Production Supervisor CANS

CANPACK•Olyphant, PA

27d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees teams, processes, and resources throughout the assigned shift to achieve production goals, develop employees, and improve production-line efficiency while maintaining safety standards. The position supervises production operations, monitors output, quality, equipment, and key performance indicators, and helps ensure adherence to schedules and applicable standards. The supervisor coordinates employee training and development, evaluates performance, supports continuous improvement, and contributes to operational planning based on shift performance and resource needs. The role also coordinates shift handovers and scheduling, including holidays and overtime, and works with production and support teams to maintain continuity. The position requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), 5S standards, and continuous-improvement methodologies. The supervisor may also communicate with external service providers, auditors, or inspectors during visits and compliance checks.

Requirements

Vocational or associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to assess employee skills, coordinate training, and support development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across organizational levels.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and resource management.
Knowledge of safety procedures and enforcement.
Solid understanding of production equipment and technical operations, including interpreting process parameters and monitoring performance.
Working knowledge of relevant quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Ability to communicate in the business language applicable to the country.
Ability to work with moderate independence and limited decision-making; receives little day-to-day instruction and general instructions on new assignments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with continuous-improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Supervise team operations, assign tasks, manage absences, oversee activities, and track performance.
Supervise production-line operations and monitor equipment, quality, and efficiency to meet standards, schedules, and production goals.
Monitor shift-level KPIs and work toward output, quality, and delivery targets.
Coordinate employee training, assess skill levels, and support the development of required capabilities.
Monitor product quality and initiate corrective actions when deviations or non-conformities occur.
Identify and resolve production issues, support continuous improvement, and implement process enhancements.
Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support employee development through coaching and skills building.
Contribute to short- and medium-term operational planning using information about shift performance, resource availability, and production challenges.
Coordinate shift handovers and personnel scheduling, including holidays and overtime, and collaborate with production and support teams.
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), 5S standards, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
Take immediate action in accidents, including halting operations and ensuring appropriate medical response.
Stop machines in cases of product nonconformity, accidents, or quality and food-safety risks, and make necessary adjustments to restore compliance.
Assign tasks during breakdowns or production changes, adjust work schedules, verify operator overtime, and make performance-based recommendations, including training needs or dismissal proposals.
Make immediate decisions and issue directions to protect product integrity, quality, and food safety.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position and employment agreement.