Bilingual Production Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Shifts

Colonial Group; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to bridge floor staff and management in our CT facility. You will schedule workflows, supervise daily production, and collaborate with HR on staffing and training initiatives.

You will forecast staffing needs, maintain safety standards, and work closely with quality control to uphold quality and on-time delivery while adapting to changing priorities and schedules, including evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of manufacturing experience in the crating or packing industries, warehousing, or similar industry equivalent
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating direct reports, including corrective action and training processes
• Ability to communicate orally and written in a professional manner in English and Spanish
• Proven proficiency in MS Office Suite and ability to learn new software (Sage, Ops Center, Crate Maker)
• Strong Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a commitment to excellence
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to understand safety requirements and promote a safety culture
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
• Possess a reliable form of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Schedules daily workflow for both employees and materials, ensures there is a sustainable workflow and clear expectations for either Day Shift or Swing Shift.
• Supervises all production activities performed by employees; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees throughout the shift.
• Forecasts staffing needs to meet peak demands of the business and staff team accordingly; trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines employees being supervised with guidance from Production Manager; resolves personnel issues and involves Human Resources, when necessary.
• Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, quality, reliability, on-time delivery, and accuracy.
• Coordinates with quality control to maintain quality standards; takes appropriate corrective measures to resolve deficiencies.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and Division General Management to manage personnel issues including but not limited to vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supervising direct reports

Communication (EN/ES)

MS Office Suite

Analytical skills

Safety culture awareness

Team motivation & training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sage ERP

Ops Center

Crate Maker

MS Office Suite

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to bridge floor staff and management in our CT facility. You will schedule workflows, supervise daily production, and collaborate with HR on staffing and training initiatives.

You will forecast staffing needs, maintain safety standards, and work closely with quality control to uphold quality and on-time delivery while adapting to changing priorities and schedules, including evenings or weekends as needed.