Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor (2nd & 3rd shift roles)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $75-85K

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor: 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

• 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
  
  

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
• Must be able to work a 2nd or 3rd shift position