Summary of Position 

Under direct leadership, the Production Supervisor is responsible for managing an assigned production team in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to manage a production schedule while driving improvements in all areas with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Part of your role is to harbor a safe and welcoming team environment with clear goals and expectations. You are expected to set an example with your attitude, attention to detail, listening, mentoring, and communication.

Essential Duties 

• Ensures all team members are trained on operational procedures and that the team works efficiently and effectively to meet established goals 
• Monitors the individual performance and behavior of assigned team members to ensure adherence with Company/departmental policies, processes, and procedures
• Uses metrics and makes recommendations to managers on ways to drive continuous improvement activities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Serves as a role model and facilitates effective communication throughout the team 
• Evaluates the work of assigned staff, provides feedback, and coaches and disciplines employees as needed to be sure that their performance meets job expectations 
• Works with the Production Manager to prioritize staffing/resource assignments ensuring capacity for equipment and labor is planned and available to meet demand 
• Communicates approved schedules to team members, approves vacation requests (so that production needs are met), and approves timecards in a timely manner to assure that submitted time is accurate
• Coordinates and agrees on weekly goals with management in alignment with business demands ensuring all areas of responsibility to be deliver on expectations; follows up directly with production manager when there are plan deviations/delays 
• Provides technical expertise for complex issues and ensures effective and efficient production flow 
• Accurately reports end of day production status for each vehicle build and associated parts
• Ensures that the workplace is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity (5S activities) 
• Ensures that work materials and tools are present when needed and communicates with relevant parties on re-stocking in advance of shortage to reduce delays in production 
• Evaluates, maintains, and coordinates equipment to uphold a safe environment and ensures consistent “right first time” quality of product; immediately reports problems or concerns regarding quality, processes, equipment and/or materials 
• Works closely with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes and resolve issues 
• Supports other functions and departments as required based on operational need 
• Performs all other duties as assigned