Processing Supervisor

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options

Safety and skills training programs

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Downtown Baton Rouge seeks a Processing Supervisor for a local client in Baker, LA. The role oversees 5–8 machine operators and warehouse personnel involved in receipt, storage, processing, and packaging of products.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in warehouse/manufacturing and a related degree. compensation ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations with the Operations Manager.
• Directly supervise processing staff including performance management, employee development, and training.
• Review production schedules and staffing needs to complete work.
• Interpret specifications and communicate requirements to staff.
• Improve production processes and equipment efficiency.
• Maintain inventory accountability via processing reports and cycle counts.
• Monitor labor time and improve productivity.
• Oversee order processing to maximize material utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Ensure tooling and materials accountability.
• Coach staff in quality systems and production standards.
• Assist with department duties to meet deadlines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Warehouse operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ACAD or similar drafting software

Job description

Processing Supervisor - Baker

Evaluation Hire

$90,000 - $100,000 a year, depending on experience

Monday - Friday 7 am - 4 pm

Position Summary

Express Employment Professionals Downtown Baton Rouge is currently seeking a Processing Supervisor for a Local Client in Baker, Louisiana. The Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of approximately 5 - 8 Machine Operators and Warehouse personnel engaged in the receipt, storage, processing, and packaging of products and materials in their facility.

The ideal candidate would be someone who has 3-5 years of supervising experience, experience working in a warehouse doing shipping and receiving, inventory control, cycle counts, handling personnel, and is comfortable filling in and doing all duties of the warehouse and shop when needed. Someone who has a degree in any Industrial field like Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Project Management, etc., and wants to get into a great long-term career opportunity with room for growth and great benefits would be a great candidate for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Operations Manager to support the successful completion of daily operations, department objectives, and company goals.
• Provide direct supervision of processing personnel, including performance management, employee development, and training.
• Review production schedules and determine staffing, labor, and resource requirements needed to complete assigned work.
• Review and interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders, and communicate job requirements and responsibilities to processing staff.
• Establish, modify, and implement work processes to maintain production schedules while maximizing the capabilities of available machinery and equipment.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve production processes, equipment performance, product quality, and overall department efficiency.
• Track and maintain accurate inventory accountability through processing reports, cycle counts, and other inventory control measures.
• Review labor time reports to identify opportunities to improve productivity, maximize labor utilization, and reduce downtime.
• Oversee order processing to maximize material utilization, improve yield, and reduce scrap.
• Identify and implement ideas for ongoing improvements to manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain accountability for all tooling, materials, and supplies used within the processing department.
• Lead, coach, and develop processing employees in quality systems, production standards, and continuous improvement practices to achieve and exceed established performance metrics.
• Assist with processing department duties as needed to maintain workflow and ensure customer orders are completed and shipped on schedule.
• Consistently follow all safety requirements, quality standards, handbook policies, and established procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience using ACAD or a comparable drafting, drawing, or nesting software program

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, accountability, and self-motivation
• Maintains a high level of integrity and sets a positive example for team members
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, train, and develop employees
• Ability to promote a culture focused on continuous improvement, efficiency, and forward thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Strong ability to analyze information, track performance, and maintain accurate accountability

Compensation & Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities within operations and manufacturing
• Benefits package may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan options
  • Safety and skills training programs

Work Environment

• Industrial warehouse and metal processing environment
• Frequent exposure to machinery, moving equipment, metal products, noise, heat, and humidity
• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and material handling throughout the shift
• Regular lifting of materials up to 50 lbs
• Strong focus on workplace safety, quality, and operational efficiency

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