Production Supervisor

Country Clipper; Iowa; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Clipper in Iowa is seeking a Production Supervisor to assist the Production Manager in overseeing daily operations. You will lead factory staff to meet production deadlines and coordinate with Shipping, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, manufacturing experience, supervisory background, and strong problem-solving. Proficiency with reading blueprints, MS Office, and effective communication is expected, plus a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment experience required.
• Previous supervisory role preferred.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes in lawn mowers or related industries a plus.
• Thorough understanding of or ability to learn production operations and machinery.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production schedules with Production Manager, assign personnel to meet deadlines.
• Assist Quality Manager with continuous quality improvement recommendations.
• Make recommendations on production procedures and ensure quality control of finished products.
• Assist in establishing and modifying methods by recommending changes in materials, equipment, and procedures.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, Safety and other departments.
• Responsible for employee relations including direction, hiring, training, performance reviews, policies and disciplinary actions.
• Assist with safety investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and equipment to direct proper and safe operation.
• Perform labor edit adjustments for accuracy of time spent on job orders.
• Notify maintenance of repairs and assist with improvements or replacements.
• Work in areas of the production lines as needed.
• Follow safety rules and actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Quality improvement

Analytical problem-solving

Read blueprints

English communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

• Assists the Production Manager in overseeing production operations in the plant. Applies learned knowledge of processes involved, production equipment, and machinery used.
• Provides day-to-day supervision and leadership to factory employees in order to meet production deadlines.

Essential Functions:

• Works with Production Manager, Plant Supervisors, and Shipping Department to review production schedules and assign personnel appropriately to ensure production schedules are met.
• Assists the Quality Manager with continuous quality improvement recommendations and procedures.
• Makes recommendations on production procedure changes. Makes frequent checks on production to ensure quality control of finished products. Implements changes as needed.
• Assists in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment, and procedures.
• Communicates and works with various other company supervisors, managers, and departments to coordinate operations and activities (Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, Shipping, Safety, etc.).
• Responsible for employee relations including work direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering company policies and procedures, disciplinary actions, and compensation recommendations.
• Assists with employee accident and safety investigations and makes recommendations for corrective actions or improvements.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of products and equipment to ensure the ability to direct employees to perform their job properly and safely.
• Performs labor edit adjustments for accuracy of time spent on job orders.
• Notifies maintenance personnel on equipment/machinery repairs. Assists with repairs as needed. Makes recommendations for improvements or replacements.
• Works in areas of the production lines, as needed.
• Follows safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.

Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Previous work in a manufacturing environment, is required.
• Previous work in a supervisory role, preferred.
• Previous familiarity with quality improvement principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes in lawn mowers/grain dryers or related industries a plus.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints or instructions.
• Ability to motivate, train, and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement.
• Work effectively with limited direction as well as the ability to work in a team environment and multitask effectively.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language, communicating effectively.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs frequently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as bending, walking, reaching with hands, grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed. Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses are required when working in factory or testing areas.
• Environment ranges from an office environment to a manufacturing shop environment, with various noise levels and temperatures ranging from hot to cold depending on seasons.