Production Supervisor
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Job Location:
Edgewood, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Production Supervisor (1st Shift)
Location: Edgewood NY (Onsite - 100% on-site)
Contract Duration: Direct Hire (Permanent)
Expected Start Date: 01/05/2026
Pay Rate: $75000 - $80000 / yr
Industry: Manufacturing / Production
Work Type: Full-Time Onsite
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Important Candidate Requirements All Must Be Met
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
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Bachelors degree preferred or minimum 5 years of experience in a production environment.
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Minimum 2 years of leadership/supervisory experience.
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Strong PC/systems skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work with budgets and analyze data to improve productivity efficiency and quality.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to interact effectively with associates at all levels.
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Ability to stand for long periods of time.
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Flexible to work overtime including weekends and holidays as required.
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Proficient in English; Spanish communication skills a plus.
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor (1st Shift) will oversee insertion operations ensuring that all Service Level Agreements are met efficiently while managing a team of up to 40 full-time and temporary associates. The role involves prioritizing client mailings maximizing production throughput controlling labor costs and coordinating resources between departments to maintain high-quality standards. This position reports to the Manager of Production Operations and requires hands-on leadership on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities
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Responsible for production sign-off on all jobs including material media and indicia verification.
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Ensure all operators receive proper technical and procedural training.
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Oversee labor on the production floor utilizing temp agencies and scheduling to match workflow needs including weekends and holidays.
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Ensure all machines have work assigned and minimize downtime.
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Meet and exceed cost per unit quality safety and associate satisfaction targets.
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Maintain detailed operating knowledge of all production hardware equipment software and applications.
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Prepare operator productivity and quality reports; provide ongoing performance feedback.
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Motivate and develop the team to improve productivity efficiency quality and safety.
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Delegate and prioritize Must-Mail jobs; track and communicate hot job status between departments.
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Ensure material handlers maintain proper materials on machines and accurate inventory counts.
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Work with management to set department and individual goals and communicate expectations.
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Assume all Production Manager responsibilities in the managers absence.
Work Schedule
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Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM with additional coverage as needed
Skills & Competencies
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Leadership and team development skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
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Ability to monitor operator performance and provide constructive feedback.
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Flexibility to manage overtime and adapt to changing production needs.
Required Skills:
leadership/supervisorProduction environment
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Food Industry
- Lean
- Packaging
- 5S
- Computer Literacy
- Food Processing
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
