Job Title: Production Supervisor ( 2nd shift role)
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Salary: $75-85K
Job Summary of the Production Supervisor: The Production Supervisor will be part of the manufacturing team in support of the Director of Operations and Production Manager. Manufactures products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow; acts as a quality inspector; serves as a safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:
· Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
· Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
· Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees, and developing personal growth opportunities.
· Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
· Spends 50% of their time in direct labor in the area of responsibility.
· Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.
· Act as the quality inspector for areas of responsibility; maintains quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
· Ensure that all direct and indirect materials are readily available for production team members to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
· Encourage production team members by helping to select, orient, and train employees; developing personal growth opportunities for team members.
· Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.
· Accomplish production team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and training employees; initiating, coordinating, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
· Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
· Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Education & Experience of the Production Supervisor:
* High School diploma or GED required.
* 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
* 3+ years of Supervisory experience
* Demonstrated ability to lead and generate results through others.
* Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety.
* Must have a valid driver’s license.
* Must have a strong customer orientation.
* Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Basic computer skills with understanding of Microsoft products.
* Must be able to work a 2nd or 3rd shift position.