Production Supervisor

Description

Position: Production Supervisor

Location: Plant

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor will play a key role in overseeing labor assignments, supervising employee development, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant processes. This position requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to fostering a safe work environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and meeting production goals.

You will collaborate with teams across the Quality, Maintenance, and Operations departments to ensure all plant objectives are met effectively. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Rochelle, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and enforces safety practices – Ensures adherence to safety procedures in compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.

• Monitors and maintains quality standards – Performs regular quality checks on sites and equipment to meet customer and internal quality standards.
  
• Develops work schedules – Creates and manages worker schedules to meet production goals efficiently.
  
• Delegates responsibilities – Assigns tasks to team members, ensuring accountability and performance standards are met.
  
• Conducts training and evaluations – Provides training and cross-training to staff, performs performance evaluations, and manages disciplinary actions when necessary.
  
• Monitors inventory control – Oversees cycle counts and inventory management to ensure accuracy.
  
• Generates and reviews reports – Reviews daily operation reports to ensure shift continuity and identifies corrective actions for any operational issues.
  
• Collaborates on quality initiatives – Works closely with the Quality Department to develop and maintain plant-wide quality standards.
  
• Implements action plans – Develops and drives action plans to enhance plant efficiencies and achieve production objectives.
  
• Ensures safety compliance – Documents injuries and follows up with corrective actions to prioritize and improve safety protocols.
  
• Manages staff development – Hires, coaches, and evaluates team members while overseeing performance and personnel actions.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned – Takes on additional responsibilities as necessary to support plant operations.

Required Expertise:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision (preferred).
• Experience with shop floor interfaces – Working knowledge of platforms like MES, SAP, or similar systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Key Competencies:

• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Influencing Others: Ability to build consensus and gain cooperation.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence and respect for others.
• Accountability: Clear expectation setting and feedback provision.
• Stress Tolerance: Ability to handle high-stress situations calmly.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to changing conditions and new information.
• Planning and Evaluating: Strong organizational and goal-setting skills.
• Organizational Awareness: Understanding of the organization's mission and functions.