Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor:

Job Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the production floor. They ensure that production targets are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are followed. The Production Supervisor also plays a key role in managing and leading production staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1.           Supervision and Leadership:

•            Lead and manage a team of production workers.

•            Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure employees perform their tasks effectively.

•            Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

2.           Production Planning:

•            Collaborate with production planning teams to schedule and prioritize production orders.

•            Ensure that production schedules are met and adjust as necessary to accommodate changes.

•            Manage labor needs based on order volume.

•            Meet the organization’s production goals measured by the metrics.

3.           Quality Control:

•            Monitor and enforce quality control standards throughout the production process.

•            Implement measures to address and prevent product defects.

4.           Safety Compliance:

•            Ensure all safety regulations and guidelines are followed.

•            Conduct/participate in regular safety meetings and training for production staff.

5.           Process Improvement:

•            Identify areas for process improvement and implement efficiency enhancements.

•            Work with engineering and maintenance teams to address equipment issues.

6.           Inventory Management:

•            Monitor and manage raw material and finished goods inventory.

•            Coordinate with the supply chain to ensure adequate stock levels.

7.           Communication:

•            Communicate production goals, targets, and updates to the production team.

•            Communicates effectively with the Manager when issues arise related to processes, people or equipment.

•            Collaborate with other departments, such as quality control, maintenance, and logistics.

8.           Documentation:

•            Maintain accurate production records, including output, downtime, and quality metrics.

•            Prepare and submit regular reports to management.

9.           Employee Development:

•            Identify training needs and opportunities for skill development within the production team.

•            Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to employees.

 Qualifications and Requirements:

•            Minimum of 3 years of experience as a production supervisor or related role

•            Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment. SQF background a plus.

•            Strong leadership and communication skills.

•            Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control processes.

•            Familiarity with production planning and inventory management systems.

•            Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

·       Employees may be asked to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company.