Supervisor, Production

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties, however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements operational strategies in assigned area(s) to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
• Accountable for assigned area's key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to production associates to ensure scorecard objectives are met
• Supports capacity planning process to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support and/or resolve order problems or complaints
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products
• Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components
• Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
• Frequent walking and standing required
• Occasional travel required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.