Production Supervisor

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is primarily responsible for training, directing, and coordinating the activities of the assigned Value Stream, and managing the floor space utilization in a safe and effective manner in order to produce quality products for customers and deliver them on time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement daily production targets, assignments, and sequences in alignment with production objectives outlined by the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate and prepare employee work schedules, ensuring optimal organization and efficiency.
• Manages multiple product groups.
• Monitor and report consumable and material need to the Materials Department preemptively, minimizing disruptions to production.
• Contribute to the development, enhancement, and adherence of policies and procedures aimed at optimizing production efficiency and product quality.
• Arrange project workflow stages to maximize production cycle efficiency.
• Collaborate with the quality team to analyze and address quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining high-quality standards across all production processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support, addressing queries from the production team.
• Assist in managing personnel matters on the production floor, including HR-related issues.
• Participate in recruitment, termination, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Maintain and report out on the Daily Visual Management (DVM) board, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is available to communicate team performance, issues, and progress.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the production area (5S standards).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Ensure team members maintain workflow within the assigned takt time.
• Ensure standard work is followed by all team members; audit regularly and coach deviations to ensure process adherence.
• Move or allocate resources (personnel/materials) as needed to support workflow continuity or overflow on the production line.
• Participate in kaizen events and implement standard work improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Adhere to established safety guideline.
• Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

• Floor Leads
• Leads
• Team Coordinators
• Production Staff

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to motivate and direct team members
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Familiarity with production equipment and safety protocols
• Time management and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous Improvement

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Technical Degree (BS) preferred or 5 years' experience in associated manufacturing field.
• At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience with production, engineering, warehouse and quality functions in a manufacturing/plant environment
• Must be able to speak and write in English
• Bilingual with Spanish is a plus

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:

Physical Demands:

Activities: Sitting – 30% Walking/Standing – 70%

Lifting: Frequently lift up to 30lbs. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, and climb.

Vision: Long periods of close work on the computer screen and ability to see small or detailed items.

Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment: Shop/warehouse, which is not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.