Production Supervisor

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities 

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following: 

Supervise the safe and efficient manufacturing or distribution of products in accordance with company standards. 

Plan, prioritize, and schedule daily activities and workforce assignments to meet production goals. 

Train and coach team members to maintain effective operations and high-quality output. 

Monitor equipment functionality and coordinate required maintenance. 

Manage performance, development, and morale of assigned Associates. 

Lead initiatives to support lean manufacturing, and process improvements. 

Collaborate with departmental managers to meet overall plant objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner. 

Monitor labor usage, overtime, material costs, and other KPIs to minimize expenses. 

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, and company code of ethics. 

Maintain detailed records and reports for analysis and continuous improvement efforts. 

Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating personnel. 

Perform hands-on labor as necessary to alleviate production bottlenecks. 

Maintain housekeeping and enforce 6S workplace standards. 

Engage positively with customers and vendors as a company representative. 

Use IT systems to streamline operations and improve data accuracy and access. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Directly supervises a team of Associates. 

Responsible for interviewing, hiring, performance management, training, and resolution of associate issues in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. 

Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and modern production processes. 

Requires basic reading, writing, and numerical ability. 

Strong verbal communication skills. 

Effectively motivates and manages a team. 

Core Job Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies: 

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. 

Ethics - Treats Associates with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. 

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flow and procedures. Demonstrates attention to detail. 

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative, creative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities. 

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. 

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. 

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results. 

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict. Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. 

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 

License/Certification 

Preferred: N/A 

Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements 

Will be required to sit and stand for extended periods of time.  

May have to bend, squat, and stoop.  

Will be required to perform extended computer usage.  

Will be required to perform duties in a Warehouse setting. 

Wears all approved Personal Protective Equipment in all areas in which it is required. 

Able to lift up to 50 pounds 

Equipment or Machines Routinely Used in This Position 

Manufacturing machinery and equipment as applicable to area of responsibility 

Computer systems (Production software, Microsoft Office Suite) 

Standard office and communication tools. 

Computer