Production Supervisor III

Production Supervisor III plays a key role in overseeing and optimizing the efficiency of our production processes. This position involves managing a team of production operators, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and meeting quality and production targets. The Production Supervisor gives guidance and direction to other supervisors within the team. This position is responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment, conducting regular performance evaluations, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions
Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets.
Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Lead and motivate production teams, providing guidance and support. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Allocate tasks and responsibilities to ensure smooth workflow.
Coordinates daily with the Plant and/or Operations Manager on production.
Collaborate with quality control teams to maintain and improve product quality.
Implement and enforce quality control processes within the production process.
Identify areas for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction.
Implement improvements to enhance overall production performance.
Train, mentor, and develop production staff. Ensure that team members are adequately skilled and knowledgeable in their roles. Support ongoing training initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Implement safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards. Conduct regular safety meetings.
Collaborate with materials management to ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials for production. Monitor and control inventory levels to support production needs.
Address production issues in real-time, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams as needed.
Maintain accurate records of production activities, quality control measures, and any incidents. Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
Effectively communicate production goals, targets, and expectations to the team.
Supervision of production associates including performance reviews, onboarding, discipline, and terminations.
Hire new employees as needed.
Monitoring and administering attendance, vacation and employee daily timesheet approval.
Collaborate with other departments to streamline production processes.
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: 5-7 years’ manufacturing experience with minimum 2 years of supervision in a manufacturing environment. Strong mathematical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.
Empowerment
Performance Management
Team Building
Assertiveness
Motivational
Leadership

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No