Production Supervisor

Job Description

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo‑based manufacturer specializing in custom‑engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high‑quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM

Lead and develop production team members with the goal of fulfilling all internal and external customer requirements with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of supervision experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

• Ability to lead and influence others
• Ability to coach and develop others
• Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow‑up
• Above‑average written and verbal communication skills
• Customer‑service‑driven approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Above‑average organizational skills
• Above‑average math, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

• Lead and coordinate the production team’s daily activities
• Coach and mentor team members
• Ensure completion of the production schedule while meeting or exceeding all safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Supervise PPAP production orders and communicate potential production concerns to responsible parties
• Develop strategies to improve safety, quality, and efficiency of work performed
• Ensure timely reporting and system transactions to track Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Create and execute plans to develop and cross‑train all direct reports
• Evaluate team members regularly and provide feedback on performance and behavior
• Ensure escalation process is followed to drive timely issue resolution related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Assist purchasing, scheduling, quality, and warehouse team members as needed to ensure company and customer needs are met
• Adhere to and ensure all team members follow company policies, procedures, general work rules, safety rules, and use of safety equipment
• Adapt to changing customer requirements
• Participate in customer complaint resolution efforts
• Lead and participate in daily area 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

This position demands physical strength and endurance, including the use of industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), standing for extended periods, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and working in a fast‑paced production environment.

$65,000–$70,000 plus straight‑time overtime The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual salaries will be set within the range and determined by factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.

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