PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Power Drives Inc•Buffalo, NY

11h•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo‑based manufacturer specializing in custom‑engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high‑quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience. Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM OBJECTIVE Lead and develop production team members with the goal of fulfilling all internal and external customer requirements with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
3 years of supervision experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Ability to lead and influence others
Ability to coach and develop others
Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow‑up
Above‑average written and verbal communication skills
Customer‑service‑driven approach
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Above‑average organizational skills
Above‑average math, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the production team’s daily activities
Coach and mentor team members
Ensure completion of the production schedule while meeting or exceeding all safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
Supervise PPAP production orders and communicate potential production concerns to responsible parties
Develop strategies to improve safety, quality, and efficiency of work performed
Ensure timely reporting and system transactions to track Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Create and execute plans to develop and cross‑train all direct reports
Evaluate team members regularly and provide feedback on performance and behavior
Ensure escalation process is followed to drive timely issue resolution related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Assist purchasing, scheduling, quality, and warehouse team members as needed to ensure company and customer needs are met
Adhere to and ensure all team members follow company policies, procedures, general work rules, safety rules, and use of safety equipment
Adapt to changing customer requirements
Participate in customer complaint resolution efforts
Lead and participate in daily area 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities
Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager