Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations within a production facility, including receiving, processing, and production activities. This individual will lead production employees, drive operational performance, and ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing supervision, employee development, production scheduling, and continuous improvement. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and other support teams to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance.

• Supervise daily production operations and lead team members in achieving productivity goals and operational objectives.
• Develop employees, establish performance expectations, and ensure consistent execution of standardized work practices and procedures.
• Manage daily production schedules and coordinate production requirements with packaging and planning teams.
• Oversee employee scheduling and staffing levels while minimizing unnecessary overtime.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and preventive maintenance schedules in partnership with Maintenance and Planning teams.
• Work closely with mechanics, technicians, operators, and support departments to troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
• Identify short-term and long-term solutions to mechanical and electrical equipment problems to maintain reliable operations.
• Communicate equipment and process changes to employees and collaborate with Maintenance on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and cross-trained on production equipment and processes.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular safety and workplace organization audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor product quality, investigate out-of-specification issues, and implement action plans to improve first-time quality results.
• Establish team goals, priorities, and strategies to promote safe, efficient, and effective plant operations.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and development.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are implemented consistently and fairly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in a continuous or 24/7 manufacturing operation preferred.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and weekends as required.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and employee development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, prioritization, and execution abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions, build consensus, delegate responsibilities, and drive accountability.
• Strong understanding of production operations, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination.
• Working knowledge of PC-based systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel.