Production Supervisor

Viridi; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridi in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Production Supervisor with a passion for excellence to organize and oversee the manufacture of goods. You will be accountable for smooth running of production lines and ensuring output quality.

The ideal candidate will bring deep know-how in production procedures and lean manufacturing, with the ability to lead personnel toward peak performance and solve problems daily. Responsibilities include mentoring associates, coordinating with the Area Manager,

Qualifications

• Proven past experience as a production lead; experience managing associates in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of production management and lean manufacturing.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Strong ability to evaluate performance and report on production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate associates by providing guidance and mentorship.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers, etc.).
• Liaise with the production Area Manager to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
• Organize workforce to meet specifications and deadlines.
• Monitor production to resolve issues.
• Determine the number of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials, etc.).
• Ensure output meets quality standards.
• Enforce health and safety precautions.
• Hold the production team accountable for attendance and workmanship.
• Daily reports summarizing production and any issues encountered.
• Identify and mitigate bottlenecks on the line.
• Keep records of employee training matrices.
• Communicate to management and the production team to ensure alignment daily.
• Escalate issues to supervision/engineering.
• Address and mitigate personnel issues that arise throughout the shift.
• Uphold shop accountability standards.
• Order parts/follow up on material issues to keep the line fed.

Skills

Production leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality standards

Health & safety regulations

ERP software

MS Office

Team management

Decision making

Education

BSc/Ba in business administration or relevant field

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Production Supervisor with a genuine passion for excellence and a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. This position will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the manufacturing of goods. They will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of a production line(s) and the quality of output.

The ideal candidate will have a deep know-how in production procedures, in addition to the ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance that will set them apart as a leader. Decision-making and problem-solving will take up a great part of their day, as the goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate associates by providing guidance and mentorship.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers, etc.)
• Liaise with the production Area Manager to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
• Organize workforce to meet specifications and deadlines.
• Monitor production to resolve issues.
• Determine the number of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials, etc.)
• Ensure output meets quality standards.
• Enforce health and safety precautions.
• Hold the production team accountable for attendance and workmanship.
• Daily reports summarizing production and any issues encountered.
• Identify and mitigate bottlenecks on the line.
• Keep records of employee training matrices.
• Communicate to management and the production team to ensure alignment daily.
• Escalate issues to supervision/engineering.
• Address and mitigate personnel issues that arise throughout the shift.
• Uphold shop accountability standards.
• Order parts/follow up on material issues to keep the line fed.

Qualifications

• Proven past experience as a production lead
• Experience managing associates in a manufacturing environment.
• BSc/Ba in business administration or relevant field is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of production management and experience with lean manufacturing.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Strong knowledge of performance evaluations.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach