Production Supervisor

Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day running of production processes in the assigned area. This position will plan and organize staff tasks and shifts, appraise performance, coach, counsel and discipline staff as needed. The Production Supervisor will enforce systems, policies and procedures, track and report on KPI’s and will partner with other departments such as, quality, safety and human resources to ensure compliance in his/her assigned areas.

Essential Functions

Essential Function - Supervision of Department Staff

• Supervises all production employees in assigned department(s)/shift, including motivating and disciplining. Assigns and directs work, coaches, evaluates and appraises; ensures effective labor relations.

• Creates and maintains an ethical and non-discriminatory work environment.

• Creates and maintains effective lines of communication and effectively manages conflict.

• Assures that Department Shift meets objectives for quality, productivity, and safety.

• Consults with Human Resources as appropriate.

• Works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

• Timely arrival and regular attendance at work.

• Other duties as assigned

Essential Function - Productivity of Assigned Department(s)/Shift

• Ensures that department/shift maintains Productivity KPI's by ensuring standardized output and maintaining adequate staffing levels.

• Ensure that customer orders are processed according to scheduled ship dates.

• Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering groups to ensure proper functioning of production equipment and to minimize downtime.

• Ensures that daily reporting of production outputs is completed timely and submitted to Production Manager Daily.

• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to elements including environmental heat and high heat from moving mechanical parts, small parts may be encountered on the floor, and dust particles may float in the air. Work is done in both office space and in the plant where safety is a critical concern. PPE must be worn.

Physical Demands

This position requires moving about as much as 95% of the workday in and throughout the assigned production area; frequently walking up and down stairs and the occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. This position can require occasional squatting, stooping, bending or crouching. Use of computer involves some repetitive motion. Business needs require that the employee in this position work an established 40-hour workweek and on occasion work additional hours outside of the standard schedule. Work is done in the plant where safety is a critical concern. Personal protective equipment must be worn including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and/or protection from high noise levels. Wear protective clothing such as a uniform, over suit, hair net, beard cover, etc. must also in designated areas. Workday flexibility. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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