What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at MANN+HUMMEL?
Job Description
Main Tasks
Main Tasks
- Lead daily workflow by assigning tasks, setting schedules, and ensuring work meets quality and policy standards.
- Hire, train, coach, counsel, and develop employees in alignment with HR policies.
- Monitor labor efficiency, minimize overtime, and maintain staffing at required levels.
- Promote a strong safety culture and maintain a clean, organized production floor.
- Collaborate with other plant leaders to coordinate production and warehouse activities.
- Track and report daily production output and identify issues impacting performance.
- Ensure employees adhere to time schedules, including start times, breaks, and lunches.
- Continuously evaluate and improve processes to increase efficiency and standardization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3 years of supervisory experience, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, or materials management.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop employees.
- Knowledge of raw materials planning and production scheduling.
- Experience in manufacturing and/or logistics required.
- Familiarity with 5S principles and strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to write basic reports and correspondence.
- Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently or in a team in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience (Sage a plus).
- Forklift experience or certification preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, self‑motivation, and results‑driven mindset.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and comply with company policies.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.