Sr. Production Supervisor

National Diversified Sales, Inc.•Lithia Springs, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within a designated production area to ensure manufacturing goals for volume, cost, quality, and safety are consistently met. The role coordinates staff, optimizes workflows, troubleshoots issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor assigns and organizes work, trains and supervises employees, ensures adherence to production, inspection, and safety procedures, and maintains efficient machine operation and plant throughput. The role also manages Production KPIs, supports employee performance and development, communicates across departments, and performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager. Work takes place in a plant environment that may be fast-paced and noisy, with frequent distractions and interruptions. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and climbing, and may involve warm or cold temperatures and exposure to heat and machinery. Overtime may be required. Visual acuity is required to identify inspection defects and read machine, tool, and written information.

Requirements

Five to seven years of previous supervisory experience.
Ability to read and interpret dimensional and weld prints.
Ability to train, motivate, coach, and counsel others.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with employees and all levels of management.
Problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
Ability to take ownership and be accountable for the department.
Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
Creativity and ability to think outside the box.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information.
Visual acuity to identify defects during inspection and read machine, tool, and written information.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and climbing.

Responsibilities

Ensure machine setup meets production and quality goals.
Determine which machines and locations will be assigned work.
Ensure a steady flow and process of work.
Interface with Quality, Engineering, Payroll, Human Resources, and Management.
Assign duties for the entire department daily.
Train and supervise operators in the correct and safe use of equipment.
Train new employees in inspection procedures and/or work instructions.
Ensure Production Leads follow the responsibilities outlined in their job description.
Ensure employees perform duties according to established standards and guidelines.
Reinforce compliance with health and safety regulations, company rules, policies, and procedures.
Ensure employees use required protective devices and follow applicable occupational health and safety measures and procedures.
Ensure employees use or wear equipment, protective devices, or clothing as required by the company.
Ensure employees are trained to follow prints, work and inspection procedures, and work instructions.
Ensure employees uphold quality standards and perform inspections before completing paperwork and/or labor entry.
Ensure paperwork and data entry are completed accurately and on time.
Ensure machines operate at maximum efficiency and utilization.
Organize employees to maximize work-center efficiency.
Ensure materials are delivered to designated areas before the start of the shift.
Immediately report damage to machines or tooling to supervisors and/or Maintenance.
Ensure employees meet schedules and deadlines.
Ensure finished product is delivered to the next operation and/or designated drop-off zone.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve production, quality, and safe working conditions.
Ensure employees maintain proper housekeeping standards.
Maintain communication between the company and employees.
Assess employees’ ability to perform assigned jobs and identify when additional training or reassignment may be needed.
Provide coaching and counseling to employees and Lead Hands as required.
Execute progressive discipline when necessary.
Support management decisions and use diplomacy when directing employees.
Maximize and maintain plant throughput using NBS tools.
Comply with EHS standards, policies, and procedures.
Manage all Production KPIs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.