Supervisor, Production Operations
About The Position
The Supervisor, Production Operations oversees daily production activities, ensuring quality standards are met and leading production personnel to achieve operational excellence. The role balances immediate production needs with longer-term process improvements while maintaining a safe, efficient, quality-focused work environment. The supervisor directs and coordinates daily production to meet operational targets and quality and safety standards. They implement operational plans, monitor production metrics, and improve processes to optimize manufacturing workflow and minimize downtime. Responsibilities include production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory control; coaching and developing team members through training and performance management; and holding the team accountable to company values and quality standards. The role also serves as a liaison between production staff and cross-functional teams, communicates technical information to stakeholders, and resolves conflicts. The supervisor uses rapid problem-solving and data-driven decisions to address production challenges, manages costs and budgets, and plans workforce needs to maximize efficiency. They support organizational change and the adoption of new production methods and technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and applicable requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Proven leadership and team management experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of production operations processes, quality control standards, and manufacturing workflow optimization.
- Ability to interpret operational plans, monitor production metrics, and implement process improvements.
- Proficiency in production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
- Knowledge of industry safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Certification in production/operations management or related professional credentials.
- Track record of leading organizational change initiatives and implementing new technologies.
- Demonstrated success in developing high-performing teams through coaching and performance management.
- Experience with advanced production planning systems and manufacturing execution software.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools and production reporting systems.
- History of fiscal responsibility and successful budget management in production environments.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate daily production activities to meet operational targets and quality and safety standards.
- Implement operational plans, monitor production metrics, and drive process improvements to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Manage production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory control.
- Develop and coach production team members through performance management, training, and mentorship.
- Hold team members accountable to company values and quality standards.
- Coordinate communication between production staff and cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information to stakeholders.
- Use problem-solving and data-driven decision-making to address production challenges and minimize operational disruption.
- Manage production costs, adhere to budgets, and optimize workforce planning.
- Support organizational change and implementation of new production methods and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and applicable requirements.
Benefits
- Medical plans.
- Dental plans.
- Vision plans.
- 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Personal and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
