Production Supervisor 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. Being a Production Supervisor monitors production activity, identifies process problems, troubleshoots causes and develops solutions. Suggests improvements to improve efficiencies or safety. Additionally, Production Supervisor delivers or coordinates staff training and on-boards new staff. Ensures all safety policies and processes are followed. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Production 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. To be a Production Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.
Production Manager manages operations of production areas to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Follows overall production schedules to manage staffing and establish daily and shift production goals. Being a Production Manager monitors shift production metrics to identify and resolve issues and implement process improvements. Coordinates maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed. Additionally, Production Manager ensures that staff training processes, equipment, gear, and tool requirements are fulfilled to comply with health and safety regulations. Coaches teams in best practices to provide a safe and efficient work environment and resolve escalated issues and problems. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager. The Production 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. To be a Production Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
The Production Expeditor works with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods to designated locations. Expedites vendor-related production delays by resolving issues with late deliveries, discrepancies in quality or quantity, or failure to meet established specifications. Being a Production Expeditor typically reports to a supervisor. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Being a Production Expeditor work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a Production Expeditor typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.
Production Engineer IV plans and designs methods to improve production processes. Reviews existing processes and develops solutions to increase productivity or reduce costs. Being a Production Engineer IV ensures compliance with approved production methods and quality standards. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Production Engineer IV typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Production Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group.
Production Engineer I plans and designs methods to improve production processes. Reviews existing processes and develops solutions to increase productivity or reduce costs. Being a Production Engineer I ensures compliance with approved production methods and quality standards. May require bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Production Engineer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Production Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.