Production Supervisor - Youngstown

HYNES INDUSTRIES INC•Austintown, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a frontline manager responsible for coordinating production-floor workflow in a union environment. The role develops and maintains efficient work methods and collaborates with employees to increase productivity while maintaining product quality and a strong safety record. The supervisor oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations, manages production workers, meets production targets, maintains quality standards, and promotes a safe and efficient workplace. The position executes production schedules, works within collective bargaining guidelines, evaluates and develops employees, monitors production and inventory, completes quality and safety audits, and communicates operational status and maintenance needs. It also collaborates across departments to support production planning, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and effective plant performance. The work takes place in a manufacturing and mill environment on rotating shifts.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Shift Supervisor.
3–7 years’ experience leading and managing production workers.
Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and health and safety regulations.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Skills in supervision, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, computer use (Excel and Word), critical thinking, time and priority management, and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

Execute the established production schedule using union production employees.
Maintain a working relationship with the Union and manage within collective bargaining guidelines.
Evaluate production employees and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and training.
Email status updates and escalations to the Hynes team as needed to drive actions from other departments.
Review and approve timecards daily for union employees.
Complete product quality audits using the Smartsheet app.
Review and enter production data using the Hynes MRP system (MISys).
Complete FAI’s as needed when a Quality Technician is unavailable to ensure product quality at startup.
Perform and document inventory cycle counts using the Cycle Count Smartsheet as needed.
Monitor employee output using a cloud-based reporting and analytics platform.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on established policies and procedures.
Communicate maintenance needs to the Maintenance Manager using the CMMS.
Perform and document plant safety audits.
Conduct shift handoffs with incoming supervisors.
Adhere to and enforce company rules and regulations; perform other duties as assigned.
Lead production workers, supporting effective communication, collaboration, and adherence to production schedules.
Collaborate with production planners to establish daily, weekly, and monthly schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability.
Monitor and enforce quality-control standards, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Identify and implement process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
Promote safety compliance, conduct inspections, and address potential hazards.
Coordinate routine equipment maintenance with maintenance teams and minimize downtime through effective planning.
Oversee inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Provide training and development opportunities and foster continuous learning and skill development.
Communicate with logistics, procurement, quality control, and other departments to support seamless operations.
Establish key performance indicators to measure plant performance.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and environmental guidelines.
Address interpersonal conflicts and employee concerns promptly and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.