The production supervisor is responsible for the planning, scheduling and directing the work efforts of the production operations department of the facility in an effort to meet and/or exceed, productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and ensure the department operates according to established company policies and procedures. Responsibilities include directing, coordinating and monitoring the daily activities and performance of production direct and indirect associates to assure delivery of high productivity, quality, customer service and compliance of standard company policies, procedures, and safety. Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict. Conduct regular department or pre-shift meetings to foster employee engagement, communicate any changes to company policies and procedures, address employee concerns, foster idea-sharing and suggestions for improvement. Participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations, as necessary. Evaluate and interpret business demand, prioritize and distribute daily work assignments. Establish line assignment and staffing depending on the line priority list. Determine and monitor work station assignments/rotation, associate breaks and required overtime. Meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Monitor and maintain inventory levels in the material handling and production areas by using a warehouse management system (WMS). Review and record all production documentation. Participate in the implementation and roll-out of lean principles using 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban methods and tools. Provide and maintain a safe work environment by directing safety training, generating and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOP). Coordinate efforts with the safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
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