Production Supervisor

The Planet Group; Holstein (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Holstein, IA is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift or floating position (2pm-10:30pm). You will supervise production personnel, train staff, and conduct appraisals and terminations as needed.

Responsibilities include promoting a safe work environment, monitoring schedules, organizing work duties, and ensuring quality at each workstation. Strong communication and leadership across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years as a Department Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean and MDI knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Hire staff and administer corrective actions as part of Production Leadership.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Monitor safety and equipment practices.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of the production team.
• Monitor daily and weekly production schedules and goals.
• Organize and assign work duties of employees.
• Evaluate employee performance and complete timely appraisals.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Inspect product quality at each workstation.
• Ensure machines and equipment function properly.

Skills

Department management

Lean & MDI knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule- 2nd Shift or Floating (2pm-10:30pm)

A Production Supervisor responsible for supervising production personnel, including employee training, appraisals, and terminations. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify, analyze and improve processes and be accountable for accurate and timely completion of production orders.

Required:

• 8 years plus working as a Department Manager in a manufacturing environment
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous Lead and or Management experience preferred in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledgeable with Lean and MDI methodology
• Ability to interpret and present MDI and department metrics and goals
• Must be comfortable working with teams on projects as well as presentations to groups
• Must have good communication skills when working with all levels of management and groups within the company

Job Responsibilities:

• Hiring and corrective actions for positions.
• This individual will be a member of Production Leadership.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Monitor employee practices and equipment for safety concerns.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of production team.
• Monitor daily and weekly production schedules and goals.
• Organize and assign work duties of employees.
• Evaluate employee performance and complete timely appraisals.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Inspect quality of product at each workstation.
• Practice good housekeeping in all areas.
• Assure machines and equipment are always functioning properly.