Production Supervisor

Manac Trailers USA Inc•Oran, MO

13d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and oversees production employees. The role ensures compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards while working to achieve manufacturing goals. The supervisor manages daily production workflows, employee performance, labor, standards, and payroll hours, and works closely with Line Leaders and the maintenance department to address operational needs. The role also includes training, coaching, conflict resolution, communicating expectations, and ensuring production paperwork is completed correctly.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of production operations or ability to learn them quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, with the ability to accomplish goals with little to no direction.
Excellent prompt and regular attendance.
Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks efficiently, recognizing employees’ strengths and weaknesses.
Excellent teamwork skills and ability to encourage employee involvement and maintain or increase morale.
Willingness to learn and continuously improve skills and knowledge.
Empathy and social skills to handle employee issues and complaints.
Ability to work well under pressure and make tough decisions.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide employees with positive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Familiarity with computers and willingness to learn new systems.
Demonstrates a good attitude.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Prior production leadership skills preferred.
Metal fabrication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Train and manage production employees by assigning responsibilities and tasks to maintain workflow.
Oversee daily shift workflow and assignments, identify efficiency issues, and suggest improvements to meet goals.
Communicate job expectations and coach or counsel employees, following disciplinary procedures when needed.
Enforce policies, rules, and regulations and ensure employees comply.
Guide and monitor employee performance and productivity.
Treat employees with respect and consideration and value team members equally.
Handle problems and conflicts professionally and fairly.
Maintain knowledge of production processes and equipment.
Notify the maintenance department promptly about equipment problems that interfere with production.
Work with Line Leaders to communicate expectations, provide support, and encourage leadership.
Ensure paperwork is completed and signed correctly.
Set clear goals and expectations during morning meetings and encourage suggestions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Manage labor and standards.
Approve production employees’ payroll hours.