Production Supervisor
About The Position
The Production Supervisor manages production department employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinates production operations, and maintains effective quality procedures and facility safety regulations. The role oversees day-to-day shift operations with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while coordinating with other departments to achieve production goals efficiently. The supervisor monitors output, schedules, KPIs, inventory, and workflow; supports continuous improvement; and coaches, trains, evaluates, and develops employees. The position also coordinates troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities and ensures plant personnel follow company standards and customer commitments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of corrugator/converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility.
- Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
- Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Proven problem-solving ability.
- Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
- Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions.
- Ability to coach and train employees.
- Ability to serve as an on-shift resource for process troubleshooting and maintenance issues.
- Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
- Ability to work as a self-directed team player.
- Flexibility to work multiple shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Operations Management.
- Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day shift operations with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Serve as the first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failures or production issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, enforce control procedures, and recommend improvements to the Plant Superintendent.
- Coordinate production activities with other departments to meet production goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules.
- Accurately enter production data into systems to measure and monitor KPIs related to efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production.
- Recommend improvements to facility safety, environmental practices, and health.
- Produce daily shift production reports and reviews to assess whether goals are met.
- Control load factors and workflow to maximize available capacity and effectively use labor, tools, and equipment.
- Manage and coach employees, provide performance reviews, and enforce disciplinary actions.
- Recruit, select, orient, and train employees, and develop individual growth opportunities.
- Direct maintenance employees in troubleshooting mechanical problems and performing preventative maintenance.
- Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to be safety-conscious.
- Ensure plant personnel follow company standards and meet customer commitments.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Short-term bonus incentive
- Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
- 15 days of paid vacation
- 11 days of paid holidays
- Comprehensive training and learning and development opportunities
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
