Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

The Production Supervisor assists the Production Manager in providing employee training, direction, and assistance in all aspects of Paradigm Parachute & Defense (PARADIGM) production operations to support the business strategic plan outlined by the goals and objectives of PARADIGM. The Production Supervisor is responsible for subordinate development and training, performance, services, and activities related to production for all products and services provided by PARADIGM in accordance with customer and company requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in lining, sewing, rigging, and assembly of parachute materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Assist the Production Manager in creating work schedules and assigning employees to production line tasks / assignments.
• Responsible for subordinate development, training, performance, services, and activities related to production for all products and services.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, interview, and counsel employees.
• Assists the Production Manager with the implementation of company-wide production improvement efforts and standards which will identify potential risks and vulnerabilities and enhance safety for personnel, equipment, or facilities.
• Assists with enforcing safety requirements in accordance with company needs, based on current regulations and state-of-the-art product development.
• Under the direction of the Production Manager provides guidance for PARADIGM production operations on all matters related to production, and assists with implementing necessary preventative measures, actions, and safe work practices to achieve compliance standards.
• Understands production work orders and setting up the production line accordingly.
• Interprets / reads Manufacturing Work Instruction (MWI), Inspection Checklists (IC), MIL-STD, work specification sheets, and drawings.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to follow, direct, and comply with company rules, processes, safety, and procedures.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to effectively use verification tools (ruler, tape measure and stitch gages & etc.)
• Perform daily pre-operational routine maintenance and basic adjustments on any equipment.
• Optimizing production line efficiency by monitoring productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Identifying and resolving production line problems in a timely manner.
• Performing recordkeeping tasks, including production line inventory management and order tracking.
• Training and assisting with the supervision of production line workers.
• Collaborating with Supervisor, Management, and other departments to ensure that orders are completed on time.
• Ensuring employees are maintaining a fully operational, safe, and tidy work environment.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, work instructions, and industry regulations.
• Exhibit extensive knowledge and proficiency in Paradigm production operations and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Paradigm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.