Production Supervisor

PURPOSE:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safe efficient and compliant manufacturing operations within their assigned department(s) or shift(s). Reporting to the Operations Manager this role oversees day-to-day production activities ensures adherence to quality and process standards and drives productivity cost control and employee engagement. The Production Supervisor leads through frontline supervision and/or department leads and is accountable for achieving operational targets while fostering a safe respectful and high-performing work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all company safety policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain a safe injury-free work environment through training coaching and enforcement of safe work practices.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in safety procedures and maintain consistent housekeeping standards.

Production & Process Execution

• Plan organize and supervise daily production activities in accordance with schedules customer requirements and capacity.
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures operating instructions and quality control requirements.
• Monitor throughput earned hours and productivity targets to meet or exceed budgeted performance.
• Maintain process control and operational discipline within assigned areas of responsibility.

People Leadership & Employee Relations

• Lead coach and develop employees to improve performance engagement and accountability.
• Address employee issues through effective problem resolution and consistent application of company policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend pay adjustments promotions transfers and corrective actions in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Interview select and recommend candidates for hire; maintain adequate staffing to support production needs.

Continuous Improvement & Financial Awareness

• Develop and involve employees in initiatives to improve safety quality productivity efficiency and morale.
• Apply lean manufacturing Theory of Constraints (TOC) and other continuous improvement principles within the department.
• Participate in annual budget planning for assigned areas and manage operations to meet monthly financial targets.
• Utilize financial production and inventory data to support decision-making and operational improvements.

General

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support quality and business objectives.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework or technical training in manufacturing business accounting mathematics or statistics.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations or Business.
• Demonstrated experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes and process control.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing Theory of Constraints (TOC) and continuous improvement concepts.
• Basic financial and budgeting acumen including earned hours labor efficiency and cost awareness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people drive results through others and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Proficiency with computer systems including spreadsheets production tracking inventory and planning tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move throughout production warehouse and office environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise dust heat and moving equipment.