Production Supervisor

SVRC Industries•Saginaw, MI

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees, coordinates, and performs daily industrial production activities to ensure efficient, safe, quality work that meets customer specifications and agency procedures. The supervisor works alongside production staff on tasks such as assembly, sorting, cleaning, packaging, and labeling, while coordinating workflow, monitoring quality and productivity, maintaining records, and ensuring supplies and equipment are available. The role is the primary forklift operator for Industrial Operations and is responsible for material handling, forklift inspections, safe storage, and operator authorization. It also assumes primary responsibility for customer deliveries, including loading and securing products, driving assigned agency vehicles, coordinating schedules, and maintaining shipping and delivery records. The supervisor provides hands-on direction, training, and support to employees and program participants, including individuals with disabilities. The role helps adapt work assignments and instruction to individual abilities, supports skill development and workplace independence, and coordinates with other agency staff about participant needs and accommodations. It also maintains a safe and organized production environment, oversees inventory and equipment condition, and follows applicable MIOSHA requirements and agency procedures. The position may assist with equipment and work-area maintenance, production improvements, meetings, training, special projects, and other duties assigned by the direct supervisor. Candidates may be required to complete job-related assessments during the hiring process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Relevant work experience in industrial production, manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, material handling, or a related field and/or an associate degree in Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Ability to perform production work, operate industrial equipment, organize workflow, and meet production deadlines.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, customer specifications, production schedules, and safety procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate production, inventory, quality, and shipping records.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities and provide appropriate workplace instruction and support.
Must obtain and maintain required forklift operator training and authorization.
Must possess or obtain a valid Michigan chauffeur's license as required for assigned vehicle operations; SVRC will assist with obtaining the appropriate license.
Must successfully complete required background checks, drug screening, and driving record review.
Must successfully complete agency-required driver safety training.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification as required by SVRC.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the scheduled workday.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, production equipment, hand tools, and agency vehicles.
Ability to load and unload materials and finished products, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in an industrial production environment with exposure to machinery, equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Management, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience supervising employees, coordinating production activities, or providing hands-on workplace instruction preferred.
Experience providing job coaching, vocational training, or workplace supervision to individuals with intellectual, developmental, physical, or other disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise daily production activities based on customer orders, materials, staffing, and delivery requirements.
Perform production work alongside assigned staff, including assembly, sorting, packaging, cleaning, labeling, and related tasks.
Assign work and monitor employee performance, productivity, and quality.
Develop and communicate work instructions and provide hands-on training to employees and program participants.
Monitor workflow and adjust staffing, assignments, and processes to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Monitor production materials, supplies, tools, and equipment, and submit purchasing needs to the direct supervisor for approval.
Maintain production records, employee production time records, inventory records, and other required documentation.
Conduct time studies and provide production information to the direct supervisor for pricing and customer quotations.
Identify operational problems and recommend improvements to production methods and procedures.
Operate forklifts for loading, unloading, transporting, organizing, and storing materials, supplies, and finished products.
Complete and document forklift pre-operation inspections, report maintenance needs, and ensure safe forklift operation by trained and authorized personnel.
Ensure materials are properly stacked, secured, and stored, and comply with applicable MIOSHA requirements.
Load, secure, transport, and unload customer products and materials using assigned agency vehicles.
Coordinate delivery schedules, verify orders, and maintain shipping documentation, delivery records, bills of lading, and other transportation paperwork.
Conduct required vehicle inspections, follow SVRC fleet procedures, and promptly report delivery problems or customer concerns to the direct supervisor.
Ensure production and related services meet customer specifications and SVRC operating procedures; inspect completed work and correct deficiencies.
Maintain work instructions, quality records, and procedures for proper handling, packaging, storage, and transportation of products.
Keep the production environment clean, organized, and safe, and report significant quality concerns or customer complaints.
Supervise and instruct production employees, including training them on tasks, equipment, safety, and quality expectations.
Adapt work assignments and instruction to individual abilities, monitor attendance and performance, and communicate significant personnel matters to the direct supervisor.
Support workplace behaviors, independence, and employment-related skills for individuals with disabilities, coordinating with agency staff on participant needs and accommodations.
Monitor production equipment, machinery, tools, and materials; perform routine maintenance and coordinate additional maintenance needs.
Maintain inventory records and conduct physical inventory counts as directed.
Complete safety inspections, address or report hazards, ensure use of required personal protective equipment, and report accidents, injuries, equipment failures, and other significant incidents.
Assist with general maintenance and minor repairs, production-method evaluations, agency meetings and training, special production projects, and other reasonable duties assigned by the direct supervisor.