Supervisor II Production W

RJ Dougherty Associates•Edgewater, FL

About The Position

The Production/Operations Supervisor represents the company and serves as a role model to team members. The role is responsible for communicating and enforcing company policies and safety regulations, identifying training and development needs, and ensuring team members meet expectations for delivering defect-free products on time. The Supervisor promotes a safe, collaborative, high-performing work environment in compliance with applicable regulations. The position leads frontline team members, manages production plans and performance measures, coordinates staffing and resources, and works with internal departments to support workflow and production targets. It includes personnel management and employment decisions, employee issue resolution, safety and accident documentation, timekeeping oversight, and continuous improvement. The work takes place in a production environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and moderate-to-loud noise; the facility is not climate controlled.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
3–5 years of direct supervisory experience in a production environment.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on one’s feet regularly and occasionally sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to use hands and hand tools constantly for assembly, fine manipulation, part inspection, and/or machine operation.
Ability to work a 10-hour shift or more in one workday, including planned and unplanned overtime.
Ability to work cautiously and efficiently in potentially hazardous conditions.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including eye and hearing protection, gloves, protective suits, dust masks, and respirators.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
5–8 years of direct supervisory experience in a production environment.
Prior experience as a Production or Operations Supervisor in an assembly department within the boat or marine manufacturing industry; supervisory experience in a marine or boat manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, and provide performance management and constructive feedback to frontline team members.
Communicate operational goals, expectations, and changes clearly and effectively.
Manage key performance indicators (KPIs), production forecasts, and execution plans.
Ensure consistent adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Determine and adjust staffing levels based on production demands.
Collaborate with internal departments to manage the value stream and meet production targets.
Foster a positive work environment through effective employee relations and development.
Make employment decisions, including hiring, assignments, training, and corrective actions.
Resolve employee issues and concerns through timely problem resolution.
Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve optimal outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, processes, and performance metrics.
Manage departmental KPIs, maintain visual controls, and report progress to leadership.
Provide leadership and oversight within a rolling 30-day production planning cycle.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal suppliers and customers to support workflow and schedule adherence.
Conduct accident investigations and maintain appropriate documentation.
Set and manage department priorities, ensuring resources are aligned with operational needs.
Monitor timekeeping and attendance to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Identify future training and development needs for the production team.
Support and promote company-wide operating priorities and initiatives.
Lead personnel management, including hiring, work assignments, equipment and workspace oversight, training, performance reviews, and career development.