Production Supervisor

UniFirst•Owensboro, KY

13d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Operations Support Manager (OSM), the Production Supervisor directs, plans, assigns, and monitors production department operations and activities. The role sets priorities for department operations in conjunction with production schedules and supervises and coordinates the assigned workforce, personally or through other staff members. The supervisor may assume duties of other production supervisory roles when required and may need to travel independently or temporarily cover another shift or supervisory role. The position supports UniFirst policies, goals, and values and complies with quality and safety policies and procedures, including ISO requirements. It includes communicating with and directing hourly production employees, monitoring production, staffing, workflow, costs, materials, supplies, and product quality, and coordinating with Operations Support Managers, other supervisors, Human Resources, and Maintenance. The supervisor also participates in hiring, employee training and development, safety activities, meetings, and responses to employee questions or complaints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field from an accredited college or university, or three to five years of production management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong planning and scheduling skills.
Ability to bring individuals and groups together to accomplish common goals.
Ability to manage assignments and meet deadlines with little or no supervision.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments.
Commitment to the organization’s quality policy as required to maintain ISO certification.
Dependability and responsibility for assigned tasks and tasks assigned to staff members.
Compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and applicable quality and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, assign, and monitor production department operations and activities in line with production schedules and objectives.
Supervise and coordinate assigned production employees and communicate policies, safety regulations, and goals.
Monitor staffing and workflow, adjusting them as needed to meet plans, schedules, and budgets.
Review production incentive reports daily and monitor and justify off-standard time.
Coordinate with Maintenance staff as needed.
Account for production supplies and raw materials, monitor expenditures, and recommend cost-control measures.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, systems, or hardware, and recommend creating or revising work instructions and job descriptions.
Manage the efficient use of raw materials and supplies in assigned areas.
Monitor operations, inspect product quality, and perform basic machine operation and maintenance oversight.
Schedule employee meetings that may include safety topics and actively participate in plant-wide safety activities.
Fill in for other facility supervisory staff when needed, which may involve a temporary shift reassignment.
Participate in employee interviews and direct or assist with employee training and development.
Attend staff meetings, daily internal production meetings, and corporate or Owensboro events or meetings.
Investigate and respond to employee complaints and questions concerning operations, and recommend or apply corrective actions in accordance with applicable policies.
Ensure hazards are corrected and necessary changes to the safety and health management system are addressed.
Support company policies, quality and safety procedures, and required electronic records and internet policies.
Travel independently when required.