Production Supervisor

Waterloo, IA
Posted 19 hours ago

Job Title: Production Supervisor (1st, 2nd & 3rd shift openings)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $75-85K

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor:

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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

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.

Education & Experience of the Production Supervisor:

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 have a valid driver’s license.
Must have a strong customer orientation.
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic computer skills with understanding of Microsoft products.