Production Supervisor

Pyrotek•Town of Cortlandville, NY

1d•$62,500 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Production Supervisor is to direct, coordinate and supervise day-to-day production operations by overseeing and ensuring standard operating procedures, organizational policies, and industry regulations. Plan and organize production to meet business orders and performance goals and objectives, maintaining quality and safety standards, appropriate record keeping, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to motivate and manage team members effectively
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with production management software and tools
Analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control procedures
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Adaptability and willingness to learn and implement new processes
Commitment to personal and professional development
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and reach, walk, and use hands and fingers to feel and grasp.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English in person and in writing.
Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Effectively oversee, motivate and monitor the performance of Team Members on an assigned shift, to include:
Providing direction to Team Members to effectively meet production goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Thoroughly reviewing production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products, and reference scheduled delivery dates to verify materials and plan department operations.
Properly planning production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Clearly and concisely communicating during work shifts by verbalizing and documenting actions and irregularities and completing production and quality logs.
Accepting accountability for the organization and production for an assigned shift, and actively recommending and pursuing process improvements.
Regularly inspecting equipment and reviewing performance reports to ensure optimum utilization, and coordinating maintenance with the Maintenance Department, as needed, to resolve any deficiencies, and to minimize repair costs and prevent operational delays.
Maintaining accurate inventory by conducting periodic cycle counts, investigated and reconciling variances and inputting data.
Working collaboratively with facility leadership on developing and/or revising standard operational and working practices and observing Team Members to ensure compliance with standards.
Keeping direct supervisor informed in a timely manner of all relevant items affecting operations, including absenteeism, injuries/safety issues, equipment/tool issues, disciplinary issues, scheduling, and other items as deemed necessary by management.