Production Supervisor

Supervises and coordinates the daily operation of assigned areas with responsibility for achieving maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. Actively participates in all areas of employment, performance evaluations, employee relations, and development while promoting engagement and involvement.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures a safe work place is provided for all employees; frequently inspects department for safety compliance. Completes accident reports and schedules appropriate follow-up reviews; identifies accidents related to operator/machine error and initiates necessary training to prevent future accidents.


• Supervises the activities of production employees to achieve objectives with regard to quality, cost and time. Evaluates employee performance and completes necessary documentation. Participates in staffing process and training/development needs.


• Reviews daily and weekly shipping schedules and production capabilities to assure all deadlines are met. Checks running orders/query dispatch lists to determine schedule priorities. Coordinates and expedites hot parts and assigns rework.


• Inspects and monitors production quality and equipment. Ensures quality procedures/practices are applied to the process, tooling, and equipment to achieve expected quality improvements.


• Supervises the utilization of materials to assure an appropriate amount of parts are available to maintain smooth production flow; identifies wasteful practices and methods; reports any problems/concerns with viable solutions to the Manager, Production; and, reports suggestions recommended by associates for procedure change, etc.


• Promotes and supports the company's efforts in associate involvement concepts, and "open door" communications through the development and or implementation of various programs.


• Promotes commitment to quality through attitude, behavior, communication, and development/implementation of programs and activities.


• Communicates/updates shift management of daily problems and concerns, identifying areas needing attention to ensure the continuity of the operation.


• Participates in MDI and SQDIP meetings.


• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.


• Maintain the work area clean and organized.


• Support lean initiatives (5s, RIE’s, SQDIP, MDI, 9 step).


• Comply with company policies and procedures, including EHS and ISO requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration


• Minimum 3 years of related experience.


• Leadership skills.


• Conflict management skills.


• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.


• Knowledge in local and federal labor laws and regulations, including OSHA.


• Computer knowledge (MS Office).


• Organization and planning skills.


• Knowledge of ISO and Lean manufacturing.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Bilingual (English and Spanish)