Production Supervisor

Summary

Under the direction of the VP of Operations, the Production Supervisor ensures the production of company products in the Engraving and Digital Print departments at the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards and customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary.

• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise company performance standards, and customer specification and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Plan production schedules, review component parts, and assembly availability against build schedule.
• Implement and continuously improve quality control procedures to ensure customer satisfaction is met at the highest level.
• Review parts shortages with purchasing and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for quality, quantity, and safety.
• Participate in planning meetings, recommending space, personnel, and equipment requirements.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures and plan the repair of machines and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods.
• Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of people, and quality of product.
• Act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems; analyze and resolve work problems, and assist workers in solving work problems.
• Maintain departmental supplies, tools, equipment, and order as necessary.
• Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork, records, documentation, such as time cards, quality records, etc.
• Approve timecards and PTO schedules
• Ensure compliance with departmental housekeeping standards and all safety and work rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education:

• Requires a high school diploma; an Associate’s degree is preferred
• Previous progressively responsible related experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic Math equations.

Other Qualifications

Requires the ability to operate various office equipment to include a computer, calculator, and copier as well as engraving and digital print manufacturing equipment.  Requires an attention to detail and knowledge of company products.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of materials, shipping processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective shipping and distribution of goods.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret. Ability to effectively communicate to managers and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.