Production Supervisor CANS

CANPACK Group•Olyphant, PA

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees teams, processes, and resources throughout the assigned shift to achieve production goals, develop employees, improve production-line efficiency, and maintain safety standards. The position supervises production-line operations and equipment, monitors quality and efficiency, and ensures work meets applicable standards and schedules. It tracks shift-level output, quality, and delivery KPIs and supports corrective action when product quality deviates from requirements. The supervisor coordinates employee training and development, assesses skills, provides coaching and performance feedback, and contributes to operational planning based on shift performance, resource availability, and production challenges. The role coordinates shift handovers and personnel scheduling, including holidays and overtime, and collaborates with production and support teams. It also promotes continuous improvement, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and maintenance of the work area in line with 5S standards. The role requires regular communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments. It may also involve communication with external service providers, auditors, or inspectors during visits, audits, or compliance checks. The supervisor has authority to respond to accidents and product or food-safety risks, including stopping operations or machines when necessary to protect people and product integrity.

Requirements

Vocational or associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to assess employee skills, coordinate training, and support development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across organizational levels.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and resource management.
Knowledge of safety procedures and their enforcement.
Understanding of production equipment and technical operations, including interpreting process parameters and monitoring performance.
Working knowledge of relevant quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Ability to communicate in the business language specific to the country.
Ability to complete additional training as directed by the company in response to operational, quality, safety, or other business needs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Supervise team operations, assign tasks, manage absences, oversee activities, and track performance.
Supervise production-line operations and monitor equipment, quality, and efficiency to ensure adherence to standards, schedules, and production goals.
Monitor shift KPIs to ensure achievement of output, quality, and delivery targets.
Coordinate employee training strategies, assess skill levels, and support employees in developing and applying required capabilities.
Monitor manufactured-product quality and initiate corrective actions for deviations or non-conformities.
Identify and resolve production issues, support continuous improvement, and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and product quality.
Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support employee development through coaching and skills building.
Contribute to short- and medium-term operational planning using shift performance, resource availability, and production challenges as inputs.
Coordinate shift handovers and personnel scheduling, including holidays and overtime, and collaborate with production and support teams.
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), 5S standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Take immediate action in case of accidents, including halting operations and ensuring an appropriate medical response.
Stop machines and make necessary adjustments in response to product nonconformity, accidents, or quality and food-safety risks.
Assign tasks during breakdowns or production changes, adjust work schedules, verify operator overtime, and initiate disciplinary actions or performance-based recommendations.
Make on-the-spot decisions and issue directions to safeguard product integrity, quality, and food safety.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position and employment agreement.