Supervisor, Production Line Operations

Job Summary

As the Supervisor, Production Line Operations you will plan, coordinate, and supervise the line production and assembly of products for the company. Responsible for monitoring processes and identifying and correcting any error as it occurs throughout the processing procedure. Ensures adherence to all specified procedures and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of manufacturing/production activities to include: schedule of responsibilities and employee work assignments; supervise and train employees operating assigned stations along a processing line.
• Monitor and track towards achievement of key performance indicators (safety, damages, inventory, order fulfillment accuracy, and productivity).
• Monitor processes and identify and correct any errors which may occur throughout the production order process.
• Coordinate equipment and staffing needs to ensure timely and accurate production and assembly of product or materials.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with manufacturing and production safety and security programs.
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence, reports, operations, maintenance, and/or safety manuals.
• Routinely perform physical inventory counts or as deemed appropriate.
• Monitor the manufacturing line and use of materials; ensure manufacturing lines are operating to meet delivery expectations.
• Routinely inspect the physical condition of the facility and/or equipment; order testing, maintenance, repairs, and/or replacements as necessary.
• Review demand forecast; estimate peak production periods and issue work assignments.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the assigned team. Provide leadership and direction to members of the department, performing those responsibilities in accordance with the established policies and applicable laws. Responsible for participating in interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning or directing work, appraising performance, disciplining team members and resolving problems. Work with Human Resources to resolve more complex team member-related issues.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or completion of GED equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience: Three (3) years of line manufacturing experience.

License(s) / Certification(s): • None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of widely accepted manufacturing standards of practice.
• Proficiency using simple mathematics.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA workplace safety standards.
• Proficiency using a Personal Computer (PC) to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system..
• Good communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• People management skills and the ability to effectively influence others.
• Leadership skills and the ability to lead a diverse team of coworkers.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to be a problem solver.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to put the customer/consumer first.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.

Physical Requirements

Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.