Production Supervisor

Main Tasks

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production employees to ensure efficient operations.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow to meet production requirements.
• Hire, train, develop, mentor, counsel, and administer corrective action up to and including termination in accordance with company policies.
• Provide written and verbal instructions to team members.
• Evaluate employee performance and identify developmental opportunities through coaching and mentoring.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor daily production activities and ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and according to company standards.
• Assess production levels and customer demand to improve efficiencies and achieve performance goals.
• Report daily production results and communicate operational issues and corrective actions.
• Ensure employees are at their workstations for shift startup, breaks, and lunches according to company expectations.
• Collaborate with managers and cross-functional departments to coordinate production activities and optimize workflow.
• Minimize labor overtime while maintaining productivity and service levels.
• Analyze current processes and implement improvements to increase productivity and standardize procedures.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote and maintain workplace organization and housekeeping standards using 5S principles.
• Champion a "Safety First" culture and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Utilize the STOP-CALL-WAIT process to identify and address safety concerns until corrective actions are completed.
• Strive to eliminate lost-time incidents through proactive safety leadership
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience leading large teams in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment.
• Experience with hiring, training, coaching, counseling, performance management, and employee development.
• Manufacturing and/or logistics industry experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, company procedures, and safety policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with raw material planning and production scheduling.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP, or similar manufacturing software; Sage experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification or operating experience.