Production Supervisor

Overview

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of a highly automated production system with a small team of operators. This role focuses on safe, efficient, and high-quality production while coordinating closely with cross-functional teams to meet operational and customer requirements. The supervisor serves as both a people leader and a technical resource, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• People leadership and team development
• Clear and effective communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic math and data interpretation
• Proficiency with computer-based systems
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

• Demonstrated success supporting safety, quality, and productivity in a manufacturing environment
• Consistent display of positive leadership behaviors and accountability

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting performance reviews and employee development discussions
• Assisting with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Addressing attendance, behavior, and performance concerns
• Providing input related to compensation adjustments
• Serving as the primary point of contact for employee questions and concerns

Performance Indicators:

• Completion and timeliness of employee evaluations

Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support to operators
• Gaining a strong working knowledge of materials used within the production process
• Becoming proficient in production automation and control systems
• Acting as a liaison for schedule changes, customer needs, maintenance issues, and production constraints
• Ensuring adherence to operating procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements
• Maintaining and updating departmental procedures to align with best practices
• Training and coaching operators on processes, equipment, and standard work
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and project implementation
• Coordinating activities with other supervisors, leads, and departments
• Assigning work, monitoring progress, and adjusting resources as needed
• Escalating quality concerns and supporting root cause analysis
• Communicating production performance, efficiencies, and challenges to management
• Immediately reporting and addressing non-conforming product or process issues

Performance Indicators:

• Customer issues related to production
• Recordable incidents and safety compliance
• Productivity and output metrics
• Housekeeping and organization standards
• Material waste levels

Expectations include:

• Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from breaks and meetings
• Communicating respectfully, professionally, and confidentially when appropriate
• Modeling best-in-class behavior related to safety, quality, and productivity
• Raising concerns or improvement opportunities to leadership
• Maintaining constructive and professional dialogue regarding company leadership
• Pursuing opportunities to expand skills, knowledge, and responsibilities
• Promptly reporting ethical or compliance concerns

• Process and quality leadership
• Other production supervisors
• Plant technical and maintenance leaders
• Manufacturing facility environment

This role provides opportunities for advancement into broader leadership or operational roles based on performance and demonstrated capability.

• Travel: Minimal
• Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting up to 55 lbs.