Responsibilities & Expectations:
As a Production Supervisor with IPS, you will provide leadership to ensure the day-to-day execution of all production activities, ensuring consistent operation of all equipment and processes and the delivery of products that meet customer objectives and expectations.
- Create, enter and maintain work orders through their life cycle within the company's ERP system.
- Work closely with plant management including Finance, Engineering/Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Shipping/Receiving to ensure work orders align with all requirements.
- Generate work orders based on sales and inventory needs.
- Work with Engineering and Sales to ensure all required part data is entered and available when jobs are initiated.
- Maintain part and job data within the ERP system to keep jobs flowing through production.
- Work closely with purchasing and Warehouse to fill job requirements.
- Ensure all job requirements are posted and properly costed.
- Proactively monitor all open jobs to keep business needs in alignment with shop activities.
- Follow jobs through production to ensure shop activities and ERP system are in alignment.
- Work with Engineering to ensure current processes and procedures are clear and efficient.
- Work with Sales to align customer requirements with company's daily deliverables.
- Work with Shipping/Receiving to ensure all outside service shipments are processed and returned.
- Close work orders within ERP guidelines including maintaining location of finished products.
- Manage raw material (consumed/remaining) at job close out, ensuring proper locations are recorded.
- Reconcile inventory as part of job closure.
- Work closely with Finance to ensure inventory discrepancies are corrected.
- Run timely reports to verify data accuracy at job closure.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- High School diploma required.
- Sharp analytical thinking and reasoning abilities.
- Strong ability to follow instructions accurately with limited guidance.
- Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data and take appropriate action.
- Excellent time management.
- Ability to communicate technical data clearly and concisely.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Technical background with electrical and/or mechanical products is a plus.
- Prior knowledge or eagerness to learn an enterprise resource planning software.
- Critical attention to detail.
What You'll Thrive at IPS If You...
- Lead with integrity and prioritize safety, committing to a safe, ethical workplace.
- Value teamwork and accountability, working well with others, taking responsibility, serving others, and delivering on commitments.
- Focus on the customer, dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit, being proactive, innovative, and thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
- Communicate effectively and with purpose, keeping everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
- Stay curious and love to learn, continuously seeking new knowledge and growing personally and professionally.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Bonus Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more!
IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.