Production Supervisor

Sioux Manufacturing•Fort Totten District, ND

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides direct supervision and training to assigned production staff. The role works with supervisors and managers across shifts to support on-time deliveries, ensure staff follow documented work instructions and plant policies, and coordinate with Human Resources and support departments to meet production needs. The supervisor also supports safety, quality, employee development, accurate reporting, and effective production operations. Employees are expected to act professionally and respectfully toward coworkers, other departments, customers, and vendors; uphold Sioux Manufacturing’s values, policies, and procedures; and contribute to a positive team environment. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, accountability, composure, ethical leadership, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. The role may occasionally operate equipment to meet the production schedule. Relevant technology may include desktop and office software, HR and timekeeping software, machine-specific software, work-related phone applications, and Visual manufacturing modules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of manufacturing or other related experience.
Good interpersonal relationship skills.
Basic computer knowledge, including use of PC workstations and an individual email account.
Working knowledge of common desktop and office software applications.
Ability to correctly train, lead, and mentor production personnel.
Ability to manage personal time and remain aware of others’ time.
Ability to adjust actions in response to others’ actions, instructions, or equipment issues.
Ability to identify and assess information, differences, similarities, and changes in products or processes.
Ability to identify production personnel’s needs and help improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to use relevant information and judgment to assess compliance with procedures and quality or client requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and ensure accurate information transitions.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and approaches to problems.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including whom to contact regarding design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies supporting safe and effective operations.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
Knowledge of English language structure, vocabulary, spelling, composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used in precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of methods for analyzing information or data into separate parts to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
Ability to develop constructive working relationships and cooperate with others to achieve quality products on time.
Awareness of others’ reactions and understanding of why they react as they do.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
Manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with supervisors and managers on all shifts to accomplish on-time deliveries.
Review travelers, directives, work orders, and other work instructions for accurate reporting.
Work with Human Resources to hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff and fulfill staffing requirements for assigned areas.
Follow and provide directions consistent with documented procedures.
Ensure assigned staff work on orders according to priorities and schedules.
Conduct periodic appraisal reviews and applicable training in a timely and effective manner.
Monitor employee activity to ensure safety and other plant policies are followed.
Communicate issues that may affect schedule or cost and work with support departments to meet production needs and schedules.
Ensure system counts and receipts are performed as required.
Identify operating errors and determine appropriate courses of action using information from relevant sources and logical reasoning.
Develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Support the Quality Management System while performing duties.
Conduct safety walkthroughs of assigned areas and work with the Safety Officer to make necessary corrections.
Maintain time and attendance records for assigned personnel and verify reported hours worked.
Occasionally operate equipment to meet the schedule.
Attend required or assigned meetings and training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Train, lead, mentor, and coach production personnel.
Communicate information effectively to production staff, other department supervisors, and department management.
Determine whether processes comply with standard operating procedures, quality standards, and documented client requirements.