EHC is currently looking for a Production Supervisor for a client in the Shreveport, LA area.
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Production Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the production floor to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity. This role is responsible for supervising a team of production workers, coordinating workflow, monitoring performance, and ensuring that production goals and standards are met.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, lead, and coordinate activities of production team members
- Ensure production schedules are met and adjust workloads as needed to meet targets
- Monitor product quality, process efficiency, and compliance with safety and company policies
- Train and mentor production staff; ensure team members follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Collaborate with quality control, maintenance, and engineering to resolve production issues
- Maintain accurate production records and reports, including shift logs, downtime reports, and incident documentation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and reduce waste
- Enforce health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving for process or product issues
- Manage employee attendance, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions when necessary
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong understanding of production workflows, lean manufacturing, and quality systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documents
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and production management software (e.g., ERP/MRP systems)
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50lbs and work in a factory environment with varying temperatures as well as noise levels
- May be required to work flexible hours, including nights or weekends, depending on production needs
You should be proficient in:
- Leadership / People Management
- Bachelor's Degree
- Continuous Improvement
- Language: Spanish
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Supervisory Experience
- Production Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Coaching and Mentoring Experience
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Inventory Management & Control
- Workplace Safety & EHS Management
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Blueprint Reading