Supervisor Manufacturing-US
About The Position
The Production Supervisor supports efficient manufacturing-floor operations and plans and directs daily activities within the department, directly or through group leaders. The role oversees production flow, maintenance coordination, staffing, tools and materials, productivity, product quality, and continuous improvement. It also includes employee supervision, training, performance management, time and attendance records, and communication with department leadership. The supervisor is responsible for day-to-day environmental, health, and safety responsibilities, including safety audits, action plans, and required employee training. The role also supports compliance with quality procedures and ISO requirements, participates in scrap meetings and audits, and submits monthly updates to the Department Manager. The position is based in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, and is scheduled for the second shift, 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Requirements
- High school education required.
- At least 3 years of manufacturing experience, or 2 or more years of formal technical training beyond high school and 3–5 years of people supervision.
- Proven ability in conflict resolution.
- Basic professional knowledge of environmental, health, and safety issues.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, robust problem-solving techniques, material requirements planning (MRP), and time and attendance.
- Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year secondary degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Understand and acknowledge day-to-day Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) responsibilities.
- Conduct routine safety audits, develop action plans, and periodically report progress to the Department Manager, EHS Administrator, or Plant Manager.
- Provide EHS training to employees who are new to a position before they begin job-skills training.
- Plan and direct daily department activities, directly or through group leaders.
- Manage order-processing flow to meet on-time delivery and lead-time goals.
- Identify maintenance issues and ensure breakdown, scheduled, and preventive maintenance are completed promptly; close completed work orders daily.
- Recommend staffing changes and overtime to meet production requirements.
- Specify or requisition tools, fixtures, spare parts, and raw materials as appropriate.
- Monitor and improve productivity in assigned areas, achieving year-over-year improvements.
- Ensure compliance with product quality requirements and identify opportunities to improve quality and reduce scrap.
- Participate in scrap meetings held before, after, or during the shift.
- Ensure work instructions are available to operators and that operators are properly trained; conduct Control Plan audits.
- Participate in or lead continuous-improvement projects to meet production performance objectives.
- Prepare and submit monthly update reports to the Department Manager.
- Participate in internal ISO audits and address open Corrective Action Requests (CARs) promptly.
- Hold scheduled communication meetings for assigned work centers at least quarterly, covering quality procedures, nonconformance and scrap, equipment cleaning assignments, employee performance and efficiency, and documented action items; assign improvement activities and priorities.
- Develop team-building skills.
- Maintain employee time and attendance records.
- Counsel employees about performance concerns in accordance with the Employee Guideline Handbook.
- Complete annual performance appraisals for each employee.
- Coordinate employee training and development needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
