Production Supervisor

Smiths Group•Springfield, MA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing employee schedules, attendance, timekeeping records, performance evaluations, training, coaching, and corrective actions. This role also involves promoting and enforcing workplace safety policies and procedures, determining stock and supply requirements, interpreting specifications, and planning the flow of materials. The supervisor will collaborate with other departments to meet delivery deadlines, inspect products for quality compliance, and direct employees in adjusting machinery. They will establish work procedures, recommend improvements to production methods, and analyze operational issues. Additionally, the supervisor will maintain production records, support capital equipment planning, and estimate material requirements. This role directly supervises approximately 10 to 25 production employees and fosters a positive work environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Three to five years of manufacturing, production, or supervisory experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, blueprints, and government regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to employees and management.
Ability to identify problems, gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and implement effective solutions.
Proficiency in preparing reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage employee schedules, attendance, timekeeping records, performance evaluations, training, coaching, and corrective actions.
Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
Determine stock and supply requirements based on production schedules and requisition materials from storage as needed.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and job orders; communicate requirements and assign work responsibilities to employees.
Plan the flow of materials through the department and optimize equipment and machine layouts to support production requirements.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer delivery deadlines are met.
Inspect and measure parts and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Direct employees in adjusting machinery and equipment to correct product defects and maintain quality standards.
Establish and adjust work procedures and staffing assignments to meet production schedules and operational goals.
Develop, recommend, and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, efficiency, and product quality.
Identify opportunities to safety improve working conditions, equipment utilization, and overall departmental productivity.
Analyze operational issues and implement corrective actions; assist employees in resolving work-related problems.
Maintain accurate production, labor, and attendance records.
Support capital equipment planning and provide recommendations for equipment and process improvements that enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve cycle times.
Estimate material requirements, submit requisitions, and verify materials received.
Directly supervise approximately 10 to 25 production employees.
Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.