1st Shift Production Supervisor

We are seeking an honest and dedicated Production Supervisor to lead our team through effective communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulations, managing workflow, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

The ideal candidate is committed to quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. They will train, coach, and develop team members, helping to build a high-performing workforce while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

At Tapecon, we combine scientific expertise and innovative manufacturing solutions to help customers, especially in healthcare and life sciences, improve products and enhance lives. Our success is driven by dedicated leaders who foster teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous growth.

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Operations run three shifts Monday-Friday with some Saturday coverage as assigned.

This position would be for 1st shift (6am-2:30pm) with flexibility to adjust for production or staffing needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the production floor to ensure efficient operations, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with safety regulations. This role involves supervising production staff, optimizing production schedules, maintaining data integrity of the ERP system, and implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures. The Production Supervisor also plays a role in training and developing team members to enhance their skills and ensure consistent performance. Collaboration with other departments is essential to meet production targets in a contract manufacturing setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
• Approve and edit time and attendance requests and records for direct reports. 
• Assign tasks and monitor progress for schedule adherence 
• Lead, train, and develop production staff, promoting a positive work environment.
• Work with appropriate resources to implement and develop training programs and materials using competency-based assessment.
• Identify and make recommendations for any employee cross training, transfer, or advancement opportunities.
• Participate in the selection of employees. 
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Use progressive discipline as needed within approved guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with QMS
• Support Tapecon manufacturing policies, quality plan and ISO procedures
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address and resolve quality issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Contribute and enforce best practices and lean manufacturing principles to optimize production.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain data integrity of the ERP system by regularly reviewing records and correcting errors.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to troubleshoot and resolve ERP-related issues.
• Train production staff on proper data entry and usage of the ERP system.
• Prepare and present production reports to management as required
• Ensure proper operation of all manufacturing equipment, requesting maintenance when necessary. 
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Participates in corrective and preventive action responses. 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years of related production experience
• Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent supervisory experience of 2+ years highly preferred
• Experience using an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Works well in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
• Experience with a visual workplace, 5S and safety
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read basic blueprints
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong skills in work planning, scheduling, and must have good judgment of color, design and printing quality.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations of printed jobs
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Key Performance Indicators

• OTD
• Training Records
• Payroll
• Material Waste Control
• ERP Data Accuracy

Physical requirements/working conditions

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to balance or crawl. The employee is required to regularly operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine and printer.

The employee is required to regularly reach with arms and hands; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls. Hands and fingers may frequently perform repetitive motion. Occasionally the employee will use arms and hands to balance and climb.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with the use of a lift assist.

This job requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to regularly talk and hear.

TOTAL COMPENSATION:

The pay range below reflects the potential compensation for this position. Compensation will vary based on factors including experience. Other benefits include weekly transportation benefit, competitive Paid Time Off package, medical insurance, comprehensive ancillary benefit offerings, 401K plan with employer match, and more.

Additional information:

Please note that offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen as they align with New York State requirements.