Job Description Job Description
The Production Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day manufacturing operations within a production facility. This position is responsible for ensuring that production targets are met efficiently, safely, and with high-quality standards. The Production Supervisor will lead and motivate a team of production workers and collaborate closely with other departments to optimize production processes.
Duties:
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the shift
- Ensure production goals are met and quality standards are maintained
- Coordinate and assign tasks to team members
- Monitor and enforce safety protocols and procedures
- Train and develop new employees
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic maintenance tasks
- Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Collaborate with other shift managers to ensure smooth transitions between shifts
- Lead and manage a team of production workers, ensuring they adhere to safety guidelines, company policies, and procedures.
- Schedule and assign tasks to production team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Monitor employee performance, provide feedback, and facilitate training and development as needed.
Requirements:
- Mechanical knowledge and experience in a manufacturing or food industry setting
- Ability to operate packaging machinery and forklifts
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions
- Basic math skills for inventory management and production tracking
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
- Flexibility to work different shifts as needed
Experience:
- Proven experience in production or manufacturing, with at least X years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in using production management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.
- 10 hour shifts (Monday - Thursday)
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
