Production Supervisor
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Production Supervisor
The Production Supervisor will lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role is responsible for supervising production staff, coordinating resources and schedules, monitoring performance against targets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer requirements and company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coach production team members across shifts to meet productivity, quality, and safety goals.
- Plan and allocate labor, equipment, and materials to achieve production schedules and on-time delivery.
- Monitor production KPIs (output, yield, scrap, downtime) and take corrective actions to improve performance.
- Enforce safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory compliance on the production floor.
- Train, develop, and evaluate staff performance; manage shift handovers and staffing needs.
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality assurance, and engineering to troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
- Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
- Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation; communicate progress to management and stakeholders.
- Support inventory control and material handling to minimize shortages and disruptions.
- Participate in hiring, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning as needed.
Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment; 1+ years in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong knowledge of production processes, manufacturing best practices, and supervision techniques.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills with the ability to motivate a diverse workforce.
- Ability to analyze production data and KPIs to drive decisions and improvements.
- Working knowledge of safety regulations and quality systems (e.g., OSHA, ISO) and a commitment to a safe work environment.
- Comfortable working in a shift-based environment and adapting to changing production demands.
- Proficiency with production planning tools, MRP/ERP systems, and basic MS Office applications.
- Problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
$65,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually