Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Production

Classification : Exempt, Full-time, Regular

Reports To : Operations Manager

Supervises : Production Technicians

Summary of Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in achieving production targets, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This role involves leading and motivating a team of production technicians to achieve peak performance while supporting the Production Manager with the day-to-day line management of their area. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the production operation are accomplished to meet safety, quality, production, and housekeeping requirements. This includes overseeing the team, ensuring an efficient operation, and achieving business targets. This role works closely with the Production Manager to support the overall Production process by developing and recommending process and system improvements that promote increased safety, productivity, and personnel development.

Essential Functions

• Safety : Believes and demonstrates the “Safety Always” philosophy. Complies with all safety standards. Actively participates in safety programs and is a safety advocate.
• Team Leadership : Provides first-line supervisory support for production teams. Resolves technician concerns in a timely manner and with priority. Leads and motivates the team to achieve production goals and maintain high morale.
• Scheduling & Time Management : Manages shift team and schedule, including reviewing and approving timecards on a bi-weekly basis for payroll processing.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement :
• Keeps informed of all Production issues. Coordinates and develops plans to effectively resolve problems that may be related to equipment, processes, and / or personnel matters.
• Utilizes root cause analysis techniques to identify and resolve production issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify and eliminate waste in the production process.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive efficiency and productivity gains.
• Communication & Employee Relations : Acts as a liaison between employees and management; manages and ensures team members have accurate and up-to-date information on business issues. Develops communication processes as needed.
• Training & Development :
• Identifies personnel training requirements related to safety, quality, machine operations, and team concepts. Develops and manages plans to bridge training gaps.
• Provides ongoing feedback and coaching to team members.
• Identifies and develops high-potential employees.
• Performance Management : Manages and maintains the technician performance evaluation for the team. Works with other supervisors and managers to ensure consistency.
• Collaboration : Coordinates assistance as required from other operational groups such as Finishing, Facilities / Maintenance, and Quality Assurance. Promotes teamwork across teams and operational groups.
• Production Planning & Execution : Implements and executes detailed production plans. Supports and carries out production requirements, meeting established quality standards. Ensures that proper procedures are followed; identifies, develops, and executes process improvements.
• Productivity Improvement : Assumes a central role in identifying productivity improvement opportunities and implementing plans.
• Data Analysis : Analyzes production data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and reports on production progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

o Has a working knowledge of the three forming areas – Pelletizing, Front Forming, and Rear Forming. Has the ability to train in these respective areas.

o Proficient in all aspects of production and quality reporting, including the computerized shop floor system.