Production Supervisor

Accounting Search; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Production Supervisor for Waterloo, Iowa. Openings exist on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. This role supervises staff, organizes workflow, acts as a quality inspector and safety coordinator, and trains team members to meet production goals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of manufacturing and supervisory experience, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork. A valid driver’s license and solid interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to lead and drive results through others.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Commitment to quality and safety.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong customer orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise production staff; organize workflow and monitor production efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate staff; enforce policies and procedures.
• Hire, orient, and train employees; support personal growth.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring processes, equipment, and resources; implement cost reductions.
• Allocate 50% of time to direct labor in area of responsibility.
• Identify safety hazards and maintain a safe work environment.
• Inspect quality and ensure standards are met.
• Ensure materials are available for production teams to operate efficiently.
• Provide production data and respond to inquiries with performance analysis.
• Foster teamwork and cross-department cooperation; communicate expectations and results.
• Ensure compliance with safety and housekeeping rules.
• Contribute to continuous improvements and related tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Safety focus

Driver's license

Customer orientation

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

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

Location

Waterloo, Iowa

Salary

$75-88K

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 and Bachelors degree is Strongly preferred!
• 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.