Production Supervisor

Daltile; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Night Shift Production Supervisor to oversee and improve production processes in Dickson, TN. This full-time mid-senior level role involves team supervision, operational problem resolution, and ensuring adherence to production schedules. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, 4-6 years of experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' relevant experience or equivalent education.
• 0-2 years of management experience required.
• Specialized expertise in job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing functions and ensure production requirements.
• Resolve operational and maintenance problems.
• Schedule personnel and assign work efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

The NIGHT SHIFT Production Supervisor is an entry-level leader role that oversees a team of employees focused on Production and Manufacturing initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity. This role is responsible for continuously improving all production methods while adhering to safety procedures and providing guidance, support, and direction to team members.

Shift: Night shift

Responsibilities

• Supervise the department-specific Manufacturing functions across one or more shifts, review production orders and/or schedules, and ensure production requirements are completed according to established production schedules.
• Resolve operational, process, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and production downtime.
• Schedule personnel and assign work to meet production requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Ensure adherence to established priorities for production workflow.
• Assist with planning, developing, and administering departmental procedures, policies, and standards. Ensure organizational policies and procedures are communicated and practiced.
• Develop appropriate measures or standards for performance and monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve employees and production.
• Maintain shift reports and records.
• Verify employee hours worked in the timekeeping system (Kronos) daily.
• Provide consistent and constructive feedback to employees; train, develop, or identify employee training and resource needs.
• Establish priorities and monitor the quality and quantity of work performed by the department and the individuals within the department. Ensure quality requirements and procedures for the department and plant are communicated, understood, and practiced.
• Maintain control of resources to ensure ongoing operation of the department within the established budget, productivity, and efficiency standards; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other departments to proactively address issues that may impact the quality of the production process or product.
• Work with the safety committee by attending safety meetings, working on safety projects, completing safety surveys, performing safety training, and ensuring a safe work environment and appropriate employee behavior.
• Involved in the hiring process for the assigned employee work group. Responsible for employee counseling and disciplinary actions, including recommendations for termination, with HR assistance as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of improvement initiatives, performance metrics, and outcomes.
• Monitor work quality and adherence to standards to ensure products or services meet or exceed established criteria.
• Address and resolve operational issues, conflicts, and challenges within the team.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years of management experience.
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Focused on and responsible for the team\'s productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Other Pertinent Job Information

• This employee will be responsible for direct reports.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• The work environment may be a noisy, high-traffic manufacturing production floor.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing