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Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Channel Personnel Services
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
The Production Supervisor will be part of the manufacturing team in support of the Director of Operations and Production Manager. Manufactures products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow; acts as a quality inspector; serves as a safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.



DUTIES / RESPONISIBILITIES
  • Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
  • Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees, and developing personal growth opportunities.
  • Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
  • Spends 50% of their time in direct labor in the area of responsibility.
  • Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.
  • Act as the quality inspector for areas of responsibility; maintains quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
  • Ensure that all direct and indirect materials are readily available for production team members to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
  • Encourage production team members by helping to select, orient, and train employees; developing personal growth opportunities for team members.
  • Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.
  • Accomplish production team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and training employees; initiating, coordinating, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • 3 years of experience in manufacturing.
  • 3 years of Supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and generate results through others.
  • Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must have a strong customer orientation.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills with understanding of Microsoft products.

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