The main function of a production supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers.
Job Responsibilities:
* Recommend measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
* Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
* Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems.
* Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances.
* Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
Skills:
* Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
* Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
* Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Education/Experience:
* High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.
* 10+ years experience required.