Production Supervisor

PURPOSE

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the areas of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling the Production Department in support of the Production Department/Indianapolis Factory Mission: Safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Facilitate the operation of all equipment in the Production Department to be conducive to a safe and accident-free work environment. Ensure that all safety procedures or guidelines are followed on a consistent basis.
• Ensure the recognition of all MSDS related to materials used in the Production Department.
• Ensure knowledge and execution of all evacuation and emergency procedures relevant to the Production Department.

DAILY OPERATIONS

• Ensure all orders scheduled to assigned work centers are completed daily.
• Key in data for productivity/quality tracking.
• Lead meetings to address corrective actions, quality issues, etc.
• Prepare reports regarding Production Department performance in terms of quality, on-time delivery, productivity and volume, and accuracy for use in the process of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvements related to the Production Department operations.
• Facilitate effective communication with all related departments/Group Leaders regarding Production Department issues.
• Ensure all components, expensed or non-expensed, are properly stocked and that the inventory is accurate.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administration of attendance and disciplinary action for team members.
• Consistent application of company policies and procedures with team members.
• Administration and facilitation of team member training in accordance with Job proficiencies and other organizational requirements.
• Development of ISO documentation with team members and administration of adherence to documented procedures.
• Participation in cost control relating to departmental budget.
• Participation in employee performance evaluation process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical demands require the person to regularly stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• The person is frequently required to lift 25-40 pounds or greater, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to hear and talk.
• The work environment will expose employees to the following elements: Noise, Heat, Cold, Dust

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A four-year degree in a related field (i.e. Technology field, Operations Management)
• Three to five years in Production, Distribution or Manufacturing supervision.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Varying levels and combinations of the above will be strongly considered.