Production Supervisor

LATICRETE International•Hamlet, NC

20d

About The Position

LATICRETE International is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee plant production operations and lead employees. The supervisor reviews raw-material availability and production schedules, monitors production lines, and ensures employees have the necessary tools, work orders, and personal protective equipment. The role supports quality control, housekeeping, equipment readiness, shift preparation and handoffs, and accurate shift reporting. The Production Supervisor also represents Production in cross-functional meetings, coordinates work and resources, develops and trains plant staff, and works with the Production Manager to maximize team productivity. The supervisor addresses employee performance and workplace concerns, maintains required training and safety compliance, and promotes accountability, constructive communication, and a positive team culture. The role is classified as salary. The listed shift is First Shift - 10, while the schedule details state a 2-2-3 schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

At least 5 years of plant experience.
Ability to use math to perform basic weights for formulas.
Ability to read and interpret directions and order details.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Proficiency with plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using an ERP system.
Ability to learn new computer skills and programs.
Must pass a pre-employment physical.
Must be able to push and pull 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma experience.
Associate degree.
Experience with JD Edwards ERP.

Responsibilities

Review silo and raw-material levels to ensure sufficient bulk materials are available for the shift.
Review the production schedule and communicate issues or concerns to the Planner.
Walk production lines to ensure employees have tools and work orders and are wearing appropriate PPE.
Maintain worksite housekeeping and maintenance, including sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials and debris, and cleaning equipment.
Ensure dust collector drums are emptied regularly.
Lead shift meetings and ensure materials are prepared for the next shift to support a smooth handoff with minimal downtime.
Prepare and communicate an end-of-shift summary reporting productivity, downtime, and quality concerns.
Ensure raw materials are within date and correct formulas are followed; collect samples for the QC team and adjust batches based on results as needed.
Ensure finished products meet quality specifications.
Escalate equipment or material needs, shortages, failures, and required repairs to maintenance.
Attend cross-functional meetings as the Production representative.
Review and approve timecards and time-off requests.
Prioritize and allocate work, delegate manageable goals, define responsibilities and expectations, and allocate resources to support company priorities.
Recruit, manage, develop, and train plant staff, including training new team members on plant equipment and areas.
Work with the Production Manager to maximize team productivity and assist with workload balancing and team direction.
Act as supervisor on shifts without a supervisor and serve as the floor-level escalation point for team questions.
Address performance concerns, working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues.
Ensure team members are up to date on required compliance and safety training.
Provide timely and fair performance assessments and feedback, recognize performance, and hold employees accountable.
Promote organizational values, manage workplace conflict, and foster an environment for constructive feedback and suggestions.
Communicate business updates clearly and promptly and listen to peers and colleagues.