Production Supervisor

JOB TITLE:

Production Supervisor

LOCATION:

Greenville, MI

REPORTS TO:

Value Stream Manager

DEPARTMENT:

Operations/Manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY:

The PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR is responsible for the coordination of production activities for a given shift and area. Supervises hourly employees, assigns resources, and plans production to achieve delivery, quality, and productivity goals.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to:

Supervise the overall line operation (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery and Morale) and motivate employees to meet targets

Ensure environmental, health and safety regulations are adhered to

Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

Enforces plant rules and procedures and initiates or recommends necessary corrective disciplinary action, when needed.

Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.

Coaches and counsels employees so the maximum contribution can be realized from each team member.

Plan, review and organize the production schedule (dispatch) for all production lines to achieve delivery performance goals.

Utilizes lean management (TBPS) techniques to maximize process output.

Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.

Assess project and/or resource requirements

Develops, assists, and supports problem-solving teams.

Perform standardized work including line audits for overall conformity

Other duties as required by the Value Stream Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required. Advanced education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

2-4 years of experience in manufacturing or lead supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of tooling, engineering principles, and manufacturing concepts. Understanding of scheduling procedure.

REQUIREMENTS:

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic mathematics

Leadership skills

Meeting facilitation skills

High level of integrity

Proactive with strong decision-making skills

Mechanically Inclined

Teamwork skills

Strong accountability