Production Supervisor

Job Description:

We are looking for a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising production shifts as assigned including process, packaging, maintenance, and shipping/receiving personnel. Scope of supervision extends to maintenance and housekeeping duties. The Production Supervisor is responsible for safety, quality, and productivity through direct leadership and coordination of production.

We are looking for candidates who have a flexible schedule and can work night shifts when required.

Responsibilities include:

·        Drive productivity and foster continuous improvement through sound management practices including communication of goals, training of operators, and operation of machines within established process specifications, and identification and resolution of production related issues.

·        Maximize production efficiencies, achieve targeted raw material usages, and minimize yield losses while producing high quality products in a safe manner.

·        Troubleshoot and quickly resolve production method or machinery issues that are impacting run rates, downtime, or quality.

·        Provide a safe workplace through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping, and defined standards of training. Monitor compliance to safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.

·        Maintain an excellent quality level of product produced at the lowest cost. Monitor key operating parameters to ensure the product adheres to specifications while minimizing raw material usage. Work with production operators to identify and reduce controllable quality issues. Ensure each operator completes required quality checks. Review results of audits performed by the Quality department and communicate to the production crew. Provide feedback to production crew on all field complaints.

·        Participate in the selection discussion for filling open operator positions and participate in the interview process for new production personnel. Support communication throughout the plant and communicate the bonus program to employees at the plant. Monitor and address poor attendance issues in a timely manner. Solicit and obtain coverage for absences and vacations. Maintain accurate timekeeping for production employees and ensure timecards are approved on time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·        High School Diploma or GED required. 

·        3 years as a production supervisor or 5 years as a lead operator in a heavy manufacturing environment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred

·        Experience in a continuous process industry (web process) preferred. 

·        Strong communication and decision-making skills.