Production Supervisor

Empac Group, Inc.•Sullivan, MO

About The Position

The Production Supervisor assures the safe, effective, and efficient completion of assigned production duties and works effectively with staff and client-employees. The role guides and instructs employees to meet production standards, organizes work according to schedules and employee abilities, maintains records, promotes good manufacturing practices and housekeeping, and helps maintain a safe and efficient work environment. The supervisor reports production issues to management, follows workshop policies, and reports suspected abuse or neglect of client-employees as a mandated reporter. The position also requires professional, respectful communication, teamwork, reliability, flexibility, and support for the organization’s mission and vision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities, or a strong desire to work with individuals with disabilities.
Class E driver's license.
Pass background checks for abuse/neglect and driving violations.
Pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening; subject to post-employment, random, and for-cause drug/alcohol screenings.
Leadership and supervision skills.
Communication skills, including good written and oral communication.
Production planning and organizational skills.
Training and coaching skills.
Quality-control skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Safety awareness.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be flexible.
Respect for the rights and dignity of people with developmental disabilities and willingness to advocate on their behalf.
Ability to walk extensively throughout the shift, repeatedly lift 25 pounds, climb, bend, and stoop, and handle equipment such as a pallet jack.
Willingness to travel on company business in a personal or company vehicle.

Responsibilities

Guide and instruct employees so production meets designated quality, quantity, and delivery standards.
Organize production flow in line with schedules and employee abilities.
Maintain designated paperwork and records accurately.
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain good housekeeping.
Follow facility safety requirements and maintain a work environment that reduces risks to employees and customers.
Prepare and organize the work area in advance to support efficient production.
Quickly report production issues involving equipment, personnel, or the work environment to management.
Adhere to workshop policies.
Report suspicions of abuse or neglect of client-employees as a mandated reporter.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Communicate appropriately with coworkers and client-employees, maintain a professional demeanor, and treat employees, coworkers, and customers with respect and dignity.
Accept direction positively, listen to others, participate in team building, and support the direction of the supervisor.
Understand and enact the corporation’s mission and vision, model appropriate vocational behavior, and seek opportunities to positively impact the mission of Empac Group, Inc.
Report on time and prepared for assigned shifts, provide sufficient notice of time-off requests, and report time-off needs to the immediate supervisor.
Travel on company business in a personal or company vehicle when required.