Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers and convey a positive, professional image of service and support to employees at all company levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, particularly oral communication.
• Ability to lead and develop employees and delegate responsibility when appropriate.
• Ability to read English and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, manuals, and order specifications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to troubleshoot, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to interpret varied technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Approachable and supportive when working with others.
• Expected to be punctual, work safely and effectively with others, take ownership of responsibilities, maintain an optimistic attitude, take pride in work, and seek continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day work direction, communicate production specifications and job orders to direct reports, and assign duties.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
• Manage workflow, work orders, machine capacity, and production schedules, and estimate worker hours needed to complete assignments.
• Communicate company policies, enforce safety policies, and ensure compliance with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance, oversight, insight, and troubleshooting to Machine Operators and Leads.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, working conditions, and equipment use.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist direct reports in resolving them.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations and recommend compensation adjustments in accordance with company policy.
• Participate in hiring, training, and staff development to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Establish and maintain a team atmosphere and conduct staff meetings as required.
• Initiate performance management and corrective action, or suggest plans to motivate direct reports toward plant operations goals.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials and equipment.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other supervisors.
• Coach employees and arrange training for new employees and cross-training for existing employees.
• Develop policies and procedures to achieve company objectives and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Attend production and fulfillment planning meetings, special-project meetings, company functions, and authorized training programs and seminars.
• Remain current on changes in policies, procedures, and product information.
• Assist and provide leadership for Great Northern’s World Class Manufacturing efforts.
• Perform other job-related tasks assigned by a management representative.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Room for growth