Production Supervisor

Fortune Brands • Meridian, ID

15d • $60,000 - $99,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day/shift-to-shift manufacturing operations in a 24/7 environment, ensuring equipment reliability, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. You will play a key role in implementing and maintaining Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to ensure effective safety and training programs, optimize production efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing safety and quality standards.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• TPM certification or relevant training.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by engaging associates in safety protocols and conducting regular safety assessments.
• Ensure reports comply with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Empowered to take action on unsafe work practices or conditions to improve overall associate well-being.
• Supervise and mentor production leads and operators, ensuring effective training in their roles, utilizing lean principles and best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set performance goals, and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering team member active participation in problem-solving, suggesting and implementing improvements.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing associate well-being, improved equipment reliability, reducing waste, and increasing overall productivity.
• Lead efforts to ensure equipment is well-maintained, preventing breakdowns, and promoting proactive maintenance.
• Focus efforts to document and report temporary fixes to ensure visibility to permanent resolution.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule and execute preventive maintenance tasks, breakdown repairs, and equipment upgrades.
• Implement and sustain TPM, including Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, and Early Equipment Management.
• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing equipment usage.
• Monitor production processes to identify inefficiencies and address them promptly.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) pertinent to your shift including but not limited to efficiency, yield, and uptime.
• Ensure products meet quality standards by monitoring production processes, conducting quality checks, and addressing deviations.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to minimize defects and rework.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits
• numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees