Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to enforce standards consistently.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret part packets.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Good leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Sound knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Two-year degree or five or more years of related manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own throughput, work-in-process (WIP) control, and flow in the assigned area.
• Ensure assets are staffed and operating to plan and that production targets are met.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Direct the workforce with a focus on quality and ensure timely scheduling of work through the areas.
• Develop and maintain systems to measure and drive key metrics.
• Train and direct employees who support the position.
• Direct shift production activities.
• Ensure proper facility start-up and lock-down.
• Lead an energetic team environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices in collaboration with the CI Manager.
• Develop and maintain practical manufacturing practices across all areas.
• Perform activities as directed by Business Unit Managers.
• Support supervisors on other shifts and promote teamwork.
• Monitor and improve production rates throughout operations, providing feedback to Operations and the Business Unit Manager.
• Participate in and continuously improve facility certification programs, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and AS9100D, to achieve plant KPIs.
• Work overtime as required, including weekends as needed.