**Position Summary: **
The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to shift employees while ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment. This role oversees daily production and warehouse operations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
**Shift/Schedule:
**Night Shift Only, 6 pm-6 am, 2x2x3 schedule.
Reporting Relationship:
The Production Supervisor will report to the Unit Manager.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities: **
- Maintain a safe working environment by supporting and enforcing all safety policies and procedures.
- Provide direction, supervision, and support to all shift employees, including production and warehouse personnel.
- Direct and coordinate all production activities during the assigned shift to maximize productivity and minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Develop and coach employees to enhance skills, performance, and overall output.
- Maintain production and quality performance at or above established standards.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to address equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and tooling needs.
- Prepare and review daily production and personnel reports.
- Ensure all shift documentation is complete, accurate, and processed daily.
- Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and housekeeping standards.
- Partner with the Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are achieved.
- Communicate anticipated labor needs to HR to ensure adequate staffing levels; participate in interviewing and selection for open positions.
- Build trust with employees and communicate grievances or workplace concerns to HR as appropriate.
- Assist in company investigations related to workplace injuries, PIT violations, and other policy matters.
- Initiate and support Lean manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support and enhance quality initiatives aligned with plant goals.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
**Qualifications: **
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all organizational levels.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership & Accountability
- Safety Focused
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Results-Driven
- Organizational & Planning Skills
**This job may require: **
- Driving of cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment
- Exposure to dust
- Working at heights
- Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment
You should be proficient in:
- Leadership / People Management