Production Supervisor

carlislecompanies; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies seeks a Production Supervisor to direct 20–40 production employees and 1–3 lead operators. You will plan and assign work, coach staff, and implement policies to improve methods, equipment use, and working conditions.

Work is a 40-hour week with occasional overtime and travel up to 10% to other plants for training and support. You will enforce safety, quality controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across the line.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical school training required.
• 5+ years supervisory manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S.
• Experience directing 20-40 production employees and 1-3 lead operators.
• Ability to coach and develop employees and enforce policies.
• Ability to plan and assign work and drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of safety procedures (lock out, tag out).
• Proficient in basic computer skills and measuring gauges.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train and supervise the daily activities of the production work centers, delegating responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Plan and assign work; review production schedules and hire personnel per budgeting plans.
• Perform administrative tasks including performance reviews and reporting.
• Ensure PPE usage and enforce safety regulations across the plant.
• Foster employee relations, coaching, and development; collaborate with HR on staffing decisions.
• Lead waste-reduction efforts using COS, SQDC boards, and corrective actions.
• Conduct cycle counts and manage inventories; back up for operations management as needed.
• Maintain time and attendance records.

Skills

Wood products knowledge

Safety procedures

Basic computer skills

Quality defect identification

Lean manufacturing & 5S

Effective communication

Basic math & reading

Measuring gauges

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Associate degree

5+ years supervisory manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP software

Shop Floor data systems

Job description

Job Summary

Provides direction for 20 to 40 production employees and 1-3 lead operators. Must be able to effectively assign duties, coach and develop employee’s abilities. Able to Plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. Standard work week 40 hours a week with occasional overtime, occasional travel up to 10% to other plants for training and support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct, Train and Supervises the daily activities of the production work centers from the production floor, delegating responsibilities as necessary, to attain production deadlines, goals and objectives in each area. Run machinery in a backup capacity as needed.
• Works with operations management to determine labor requirements by reviewing production schedules and hires personnel according to budgeting plans set by operations management.
• Perform administrative tasks such as: writing and giving performance reviews and creating and maintaining performance measurement reports with accuracy.
• Assures proper PPE is used per plant requirements. Conveys and enforces company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations.
• Ensures effective employee relations by providing employee coaching and development. Works with the operations management and human resources to make employment decisions and resolve employee issues.
• Lead the production floor effort to reduce waste using COS, the SQDC boards, and corrective action sheets.
• Conducts periodic cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Leads special projects as needed and stands in as back up for operations management during vacations/absences.
• Maintains time and attendance records.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge in wood products or related industry.
• Knowledge of safety procedures such as lock out, tag out.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, etc.).
• Able to identify possible quality defects and causes and knowledgeable of corrective actions.
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5s
• Effective communication and writing skills.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Able to use measuring gauges such as tape measures.
• Efficient problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful work situations.

Continuous Improvement

• "Expectations to understand, participate in, and support company COS initiatives, with focus on developing a lean mindset”

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Associate degree (two year college or technical school or technical school) or (3-5) years related manufacturing experience required.
  • Prior Five Plus (5+) years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
• Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices, Forklift.
• Hand tools.
• Computer (Shop Floor and ERP).