Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Freudenberg Group•Wellford, SC

About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of production workers during the assigned shift, ensuring optimal performance and productivity. Monitor and maintain production schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to quality standards. Enforce safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment for all shift employees. Communicate effectively with other shift leaders and management to report on shift performance, issues, and improvements. Implement and oversee training for new hires and ongoing training for existing employees to ensure skill development and safety compliance. Address and resolve operational issues, such as equipment malfunctions or workflow disruptions. Conduct shift handovers, ensuring that key information is communicated clearly between shifts. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure the availability of necessary materials. Participate in performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization projects. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role. Strong understanding of production processes and equipment operation. Proficiency in using production management software and tools. Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements. Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality control standards. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc. Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
Strong understanding of production processes and equipment operation.
Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality control standards.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of production workers during the assigned shift, ensuring optimal performance and productivity.
Monitor and maintain production schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to quality standards.
Enforce safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment for all shift employees.
Communicate effectively with other shift leaders and management to report on shift performance, issues, and improvements.
Implement and oversee training for new hires and ongoing training for existing employees to ensure skill development and safety compliance.
Address and resolve operational issues, such as equipment malfunctions or workflow disruptions.
Conduct shift handovers, ensuring that key information is communicated clearly between shifts.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure the availability of necessary materials.
Participate in performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization projects.