Production Supervisor

The Role

We are looking for a Production Supervisor with a genuine passion for excellence and a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. This position will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the manufacturing of goods. They will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of a production line(s) and the quality of output.

The ideal candidate will have a deep know-how in production procedures, in addition to the ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance that will set them apart as a leader. Decision-making and problem-solving will take up a great part of their day, as the goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate associates by providing guidance and mentorship.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers, etc.)
• Liaise with the production Area Manager to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
• Organize workforce to meet specifications and deadlines.
• Monitor production to resolve issues.
• Determine the number of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials, etc.)
• Ensure output meets quality standards.
• Enforce health and safety precautions.
• Hold the production team accountable for attendance and workmanship.
• Daily reports summarizing production and any issues encountered.
• Identify and mitigate bottlenecks on the line.
• Keep records of employee training matrices.
• Communicate to management and the production team to ensure alignment daily.
• Escalate issues to supervision/engineering.
• Address and mitigate personnel issues that arise throughout the shift.
• Uphold shop accountability standards.
• Order parts/follow up on material issues to keep the line fed.

Qualifications

• Proven past experience as a production lead
• Experience managing associates in a manufacturing environment.
• BSc/Ba in business administration or relevant field is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of production management and experience with lean manufacturing.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Strong knowledge of performance evaluations.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach