Production Supervisor

Tom Trese; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift to oversee staff and ensure production goals are met. Responsibilities include scheduling and training employees, monitoring workflow, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing and supervisory experience, along with strong leadership and safety awareness. This role requires a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to work a 2nd or 3rd shift position.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign personnel for production.
• Act as quality inspector and safety coordinator.
• Ensure workflow monitoring and problem resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem analysis

Customer orientation

Quality commitment

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft products

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor (2nd shift role)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $75-85K

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor:

The Production Supervisor will be part of the manufacturing team in support of the Director of Operations and Production Manager. Manufactures products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow; acts as a quality inspector; serves as a safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees, and developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Spends 50% of their time in direct labor in the area of responsibility.
• Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.
• Act as the quality inspector for areas of responsibility; maintains quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensure that all direct and indirect materials are readily available for production team members to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
• Encourage production team members by helping to select, orient, and train employees; developing personal growth opportunities for team members.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.
• Accomplish production team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and training employees; initiating, coordinating, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education & Experience of the Production Supervisor:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and generate results through others.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a strong customer orientation.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with understanding of Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work a 2nd or 3rd shift position.