Production Supervisor (2nd & 3rd shift roles)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $75-85K

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor:

The Production Supervisor will be a vital member of the manufacturing team, providing support to the Director of Operations and Production Manager. Their responsibilities include supervising staff, organizing and monitoring workflow, acting as a quality inspector, and serving as a safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer.

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.
• Spend 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; maintain 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.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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.
• Must be able to work a 2nd or 3rd shift position.