Supervises the daily activities of a production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved.
Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Monitors production activity, identifies process problems, troubleshoots causes and develops solutions. Suggests improvements to improve efficiencies or safety. Delivers or coordinates staff training and on-boards new staff. Ensures all safety policies and processes are followed.
Job Title | Job Description | |
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1 | Production Staffing and Operations Manager | The Production Staffing and Operations Manager plans and establishes work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Manages the operations of all production areas to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. Being a Production Staffing and Operations Manager is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Provides production process analysis and makes recommendations on solutions to process improvements. In addition, Production Staffing and Operations Manager relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Required a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager. The Production Staffing and Operations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Production Staffing and Operations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. |
2 | Entry Production Painter | The Entry Production Painter mixes paints and other solutions and monitors drying to ensure desired results. Operates a spray painter or other equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metals or products. Being an Entry Production Painter follows all required safety procedures. Completes finishing with baking, polishing or other materials. In addition, Entry Production Painter may paint items by hand as needed. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to supervisor/manager. May require an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Being an Entry Production Painter possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. |
3 | Packing Line Operations Supervisor | The Packing Line Operations Supervisor reviews work orders and packing specifications. Supervises a team of operators responsible for the setup and operation of packaging machines that fill, secure, and label containers according to SOP and customer specifications. Being a Packing Line Operations Supervisor troubleshoots and resolves machine malfunctions and set up issues. Inspects and verifies finished packaged goods. In addition, Packing Line Operations Supervisor ensures the team meets all production targets and quality standards. Completes all required data entry and reporting. Trains and coaches team members. Observes and ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, sanitation requirements, and GMP guidelines. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Packing Line Operations Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Working as a Packing Line Operations Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. |
4 | Production Foreman II | The Production Foreman II coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Supervises daily activities of production area to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. Being a Production Foreman II typically requires a bachelor's degree. Identifies problems related to production process and provides production reports to assist process improvement. In addition, Production Foreman II typically reports to a manager. The Production Foreman II supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Working as a Production Foreman II typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. |
5 | Design/Drafting Senior Supervisor | The Design/Drafting Senior Supervisor plans, assigns, and reviews the work of drafters and other employees working on design projects. Supervises a team within an organization's computer-aided design (CAD) department. Being a Design/Drafting Senior Supervisor analyzes data and reviews drawings/plans to ensure quality of work and project feasibility. Ensures deadlines, goals, and production standards for the department are met. In addition, Design/Drafting Senior Supervisor reviews project results and makes recommendations for improvement. Provides CAD technical support and develops solutions. Uses knowledge of the field to keep the department's software, techniques, and tools up to date. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Design/Drafting Senior Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Working as a Design/Drafting Senior Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. |
Skills | Proficiency Level |
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Key Performance Indicators (KPI) | Level 3 |
Planning and Organizing | Level 3 |
Prioritization | Level 2 |