Production Supervisor

H. T. PROF Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts to lead a manufacturing team. You will supervise staff, organize workflow, ensure safety, and uphold quality standards to meet daily production goals.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. You will coach, train, and develop employees while maintaining a safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign personnel to complete the production plan.
• Coach, counsel, and discipline staff; set expectations.
• Orient, train, and develop staff for growth.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring processes and equipment.
• Spend 50% of time in direct labor.
• Identify and address safety hazards in operations.
• Act as quality inspector and enforce standards.
• Ensure materials are available for production teams.
• Provide production performance data and reports.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Foster cooperation across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

3+ years manufacturing experience

3+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor ( 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift openings)

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.