Production Supervisor I

In conjunction with customer requirements and company standards, the Production Supervisor provides support for production and non-production areas. Responsibilities are performed under the general direction of the Operations Manager. Duties include following standard operating procedures, supervising staff, organizing workflow, and maintaining quality and performance standards while exceeding our customer’s expectations with quality service promptly.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions· Evaluate and determine staffing needs in conjunction with Operations Manager by communicating job expectations· Plan, monitor, and assess employee output; and coach, counsel, and/or discipline when necessary· Enforce all safety and quality systems, policies, and procedures· Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources· Ensure 5S systems are followed, maintained, and implemented· Focus on elimination of operator downtime through the use of lean manufacturing and waste elimination principles· Encourage and compile feedback from assembly operators to determine potential efficiency improvements that could lead to cost reductions · Follow reporting procedures and systems; facilitate corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments· Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel based on priorities illustrated in the production schedule; accomplish safety, quality, and efficiency results; monitor progress; revise schedules as needed; resolve problems; report results of the processing flow on shift production summaries· Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards· Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques (when applicable)· Provide manufacturing information by compiling, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions, and responding to requests· Assist in the creation and revision of systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, and forms of control· Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintain compliance with established policies and procedures· Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action· Maintain staffing levels, time-keeping records, and monitoring staff attendance records· Administer staff performance reviews, training, and disciplinary counseling Additional Job Functions· Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations· Perform special projects as directed· Perform other related duties as required· Perform operator duties as needed