Production Supervisor

Viridi; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridi in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Production Supervisor to organize and oversee the manufacturing of goods, ensuring the smooth running of production lines and output quality.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, implement lean procedures, and drive performance while complying with health and safety standards. This role is currently accepting applications and offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven past experience as a production lead.
• Experience managing associates in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and strong quality standards.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations and KPIs.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate associates by providing guidance and mentorship.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel.
• Liaise with 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.
• 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 record 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

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSc/BA in business administration

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Role

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 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 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 record 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

Salary:

• $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Position Requirements

Location Viridi NY

This position is currently accepting applications.