Production Supervisor

Position Summary:
Responsible for the overall performance related to productivity, non-conformances, delivery, and ISO Compliance. Responsible for communication and support of Company policies and procedures. Primary liaison between the Manufacturing Manager and departments assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Develop a culture of high performance and employee engagement by inspiring, developing, and motivating internal talent while monitoring and nurturing the morale on the floor in close coordination with Manufacturing Manager. Facilitate good discussions with employees in order to understand their professional goals and aspirations. Create an environment of open communication that fosters upward feedback and suggestions. Make well informed decisions, demonstrate initiative, exhibit autonomy and execute on organization initiatives. (Measure by Employee Engagement and Retention).


• Coordinate scheduling of jobs for each group with the Floor Coordinator. Coordinate production activities with other Production Supervisors. Resolve issues and coordinate resources to allow for consistently meeting schedule and delivery requirements without compromising quality.


• Monitor employee performance and attendance. Hold monthly meetings with individuals to insure employees are aware of expectations and goals as well as keeping employees training up to date. Update Team Board with various communication updates and team metrics. Identify employee training needs and skill gaps. Create a plan to ensure training needs are met. Utilize all metrics to assess knowledge transfer.


• Collaborate with Production control and procurement on issues concerning shortage of parts and scheduling needs and conflicts. Communicate with QC on any defective parts or quality issues. Implement systems to improve and maintain efficiencies. Promote Lean practices and concepts.


• Responsible for inventory located in assigned departments and reconciliation of cycle counts. Coaches and Maintains a 5-S work area at all times. Facilitate consistent adherence to and enforcement of safety and company policies. Ensure ISO and Quality Management system are in compliance for assigned departments.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Approachability & Perceptiveness


• Setting Priorities & Time Management


• Relationships, Influence & Problem Resolution


• Coaching/Developing People & Teams


• Managing Performance Issues


• Diversity