Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

· Utilize the materials, work force and production facilities efficiently; supervise and coordinate the manufacturing and processing operations in an effective manner; maintaining costs equivalent to or lower than the predetermined cost estimates.

· Assume complete responsibility for the activities and conduct of each employee to their department including the knowledge of the whereabouts of these employees at all times during the working hours.

· Carry out programs, methods, and procedures which will comply with the manufacturing policies and fulfill the plan objectives of the manufacturing department.

· Train the production workers so they can effectively perform their job functions.

· Measure the performance of the production worker and evaluate this performance.

· Employ fully qualified people for the manufacturing and production jobs; recommend promotions and terminations as needed.

· Create employee’s goodwill and maintain employee’s morale.

· Delegate adequate authority to their leads and other key personnel so they can effectively perform their job functions.

· Cooperate with Manager to keep complete and easily available production records and rates on all operations for his/her department.

· Responsible for accurate and prompt requisitioning of all materials and supplies used in the operation of his/her department.

· Analyze the production equipment and facilities to determine improvements in manufacturing application. Recommend changes in existing equipment and evaluate the need for new equipment, submitting the recommendations to the Manager for approval and action.

· Report to his immediate supervisor the progress of the manufacturing of all jobs as compared with the planned objectives. Keep Manager fully informed about the current work status of his/her department.

· Request adequate and timely maintenance and repairs to the equipment and other physical facilities of his/her department.

· Keep the raw materials, supplies in process and finished goods inventories at economical levels consistent with the company’s policy and customer’s demands.

· Recommend changes and improvements in the manufacturing, production, and operations’ departments for the near terms and future.

· Inform Manager of potential new products and processes that will diversify and broaden the company’s operation.

· Maintain neat and orderly housekeeping and adequate fire prevention precautions.

Skills and Abilities:

· 3+ years of supervisory experience in a high-speed manufacturing facility

· Bachelor’s degree is preferred

· Bilingual – English Spanish is preferred

· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

· Detail-oriented with the ability to problem solve and prioritize work

· Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook required)

· Must be willing to work an off shift

· Knowledge of line set ups for hand assemble

· Independent thinker

· Self motivator who takes direction

· Ability to react to change is critical

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Company Description

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.\r\n\r\nThank you!