Job Description

Production Supervisor, Manufacturing

The Production Supervisor will be part of the manufacturing team in support of the Director of Operations and Production Manager.

Manufactures products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow; acts as a quality inspector; serves as a safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.

Position Responsibilities::

Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees, and developing personal growth opportunities.

Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

Spends 50% of their time in direct labor in the area of responsibility.

Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.

Act as the quality inspector for areas of responsibility; maintains quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

Ensure that all direct and indirect materials are readily available for production team members to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.

Encourage production team members by helping to select, orient, and train employees; developing personal growth opportunities for team members.

Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.

Accomplish production team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and training employees; initiating, coordinating, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.

3+ years of experience in manufacturing.*

3+ years of Supervisory experience*

Demonstrated ability to lead and generate results through others.
Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
Demonstrated commitment to quality.
Demonstrated commitment to safety.
Must be able to work a 2nd or 3rd shift position.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:

Production Leadership: 1 year (Required) Manufacturing Industry: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Waterloo, IA 50703 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person