Production Supervisor

JMS Technical Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

JMS Technical Solutions in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a safe, efficient, and productive department on site. You will coordinate with Production, Quality, and Shipping, ensuring standard operating procedures are followed and on-time shipment of quality product.

The role involves coaching staff, managing performance, and fostering a collaborative, professional work environment while maintaining safety standards and a positive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate employees with fair discipline and performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet daily production goals, quality standards, and service times.
• Supervise a technical, fast-paced workforce with emphasis on quality and safety.
• Drive KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, and shipping.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Production Supervisortojoin their team!

This is an onsite/full-time/direct-hire position

Salary range based on experience: Up to $75K

Job Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for leading an efficient, productive, and safe department while meeting or exceeding daily production requirements. You will work closely with employees and other department managers and supervisors to coordinate with Production, Quality, and Shipping Departments. The position will ensure that standard operating procedures are followed, quality product is shipped on time, and safety is adhered to at all times. This position will also oversee the plant safety program.

As such, we expect ourProduction Supervisorto be able to work independently and ensure good work attitudes, atmosphere, and communication to maximize productivity. You will be an active partner in all aspects of our employees' careers, including but not limited to training, development, discipline, performance appraisals, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the team's success in meeting daily production goals, quality standards, and service times while monitoring and maintaining efficiencies, labor usage, and waste percentages, working independently with minimal direction from the Production Manager
• Leads a team of employees in a technical, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that emphasizes quality
• Contributes to the business by adhering to best practices and seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Develops new methods and procedures to optimize efficiencies, maximize labor utilization, and reduce operating costs
• Supports compliance with, and the maintenance of, safety requirements in accordance with company policies and/or federal/state laws
• Provides visible leadership and drives a motivated, positive, productive workforce
• Identifies, coaches, and develops team members through training, performance reviews, coaching, support, and delegation as appropriate for their development level
• Establishes an environment that is conducive to collaboration and teamwork, promotes positive employee relations, and takes steps to prevent or diffuse conflicts
• Implements and follows policies and procedures consistently and according to company standards
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Monitors and documents ongoing safety program, making recommendations and implementing necessary changes to meet federal and state safety standards
• Coaches exempt and non-exempt personnel on safety best practices
• Develops risk assessments, scenario planning, plan development, crisis/contingency planning in accordance with best practices and ensures their implementation
• Conducts investigations involving employee injuries or property damage, providing recommendations to prevent recurrence, and assists the Safety and Security Manager and supervisors in the resolution of work-related injuries

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred orequivalent experiencein a related field
• Must be a self-starter and be able to successfully execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish stated goals.
• Excellent team player able to take direction and strike a balance with providing strong leadership
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proven success leading and motivating employees through consistent, effective, and fair methods
• Regularly supervises up to 20+ employees, including such tasks as hiring; performance evaluations; assigning work; merit increases, promotions, and reclassifications; discipline and discharge; and complaint resolution
• Success in training, developing, and providing direction to staff
• Must lead by example at all times and be a role model to the leads and operators on the plant floor while treating people with respect, dignity, and professionalism
• Acts in a firm, fair and consistent manner
• Handles pressure very well
• Experience with hiring, training, and problem-solving; able to lead, coach, and mentor others
• Demonstrates decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at various levels
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as needed, particularly during high-volume periods, to ensure that departmental objectives are accomplished
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Working Conditions

• Significant walking, bending, standing
• Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.