Production Supervisor

Reports to: Production Manager 

 Job Type: Full-time, salary position 

Company Overview 

XCaliber Container is a trusted supplier with over 15 years of industry expertise. We specialize in providing high-quality shipping container builds, including specialty storage, commercial, and residential solutions. Our commitment to uncompromising quality and exceptional customer service sets us apart in the industry. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we continue to expand our offerings to meet diverse customer requirements.  

Position Summary 

Working with the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor manages the operations of their assigned production areas to ensure that safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved. The Production Supervisor plans and establishes work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. 

Position Responsibilities 

• Provides production process analysis and makes recommendations on solutions to process improvements. 
• Serves as the “go-to” resource for their assigned production related needs. 
• Performs and oversees manufacturing process capability studies, as needed. 
• Assists in leading and executing equipment and process improvement initiatives including structured problem-solving methods. 
• Manages workload priorities for the production team and communicates time and cost status and changes to management, as needed. 
• Develops, maintains, and deploys work standards for processes. 
• Engages in lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, material flow, cycle times, productivity, and capacity. 
• Owns the safety culture in their assigned area by working with the Safety Department to ensure employee training and accountability 
• Participates in or leads cross functional team meetings. 
• Develop a culture of teamwork and commitment to the customer; service and quality are what make us successful 
• Assist with the adherence to SOP's 
• Maintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and developing personal growth opportunities for employees 
• Communicate job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures 
• Produces products by establishing production planning systems; maintaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, improving products and processes 
• Ensure product quality meets product specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plant 
• Performs other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to, in-process quality inspection, executing production flow of containers per in-shop schedule. 

• Hold direct reports accountable to the safety, cleanliness, quality, delivery and cost expectations 
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Ability to build a culture of confidence, pride, and tangible results 
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment 
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, NetSuite ERP (or similar system) 
• Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy 
• Must be familiar with various measuring devices and analyzing information 
• Fluent in Spanish preferred. 
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or related experience? 

COMPENTENCIES/DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Leadership- Drive accountability by getting the right people together with the right behaviors to make better, faster decisions, and achieve operating results. 
• Team Building - Calibrating people based on their actions, decisions, and behaviors and matching them to the requirements of the job; getting competent leaders to coordinate seamlessly. 
• Setting Goals - Determining the set of goals that balances what the operating unit can become with what it can realistically achieve. 
• Setting Priorities - Defining the path and aligning resources, actions, and energy to accomplish the goal. 

Working Conditions 

• Manufacturing or production environment with occasional exposure to noise, etc.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required 

Benefits

XCaliber Container offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, and career of our staff. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Additional options for voluntary life, hospital, critical illness, accident, and disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage at 1x salary
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their households
• Employer-contributions toward HSA Account for individuals electing High Deductible Medical Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (2-4 weeks of PTO leave accrued per year based on years of service)
• (11) paid holidays
• Employer-paid Professional Development opportunities
• Colleague recognition program

XCaliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.