Production Supervisor

Summit Employment Professionals; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Production Control Supervisor responsible for coordinating operations and ensuring timely deliveries. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills with a background in manufacturing processes, particularly in CNC machining. This position offers a dynamic working environment with significant responsibilities in managing inventory and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in management role preferred.
• Experience in metals and/or machining environments preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team to meet company expectations.
• Track records, safety, production, and report to Director of Operations.
• Manage and maintain inventory system.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Basic understanding of inventory control procedures

High level of organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized inventory systems

Forklift

Job description

Summary of Position
In the Production Control Supervisor role you will be responsible for coordinating the movement of orders through the operation to ensure on time delivery of orders. You will also maintain the organization’s inventory to ensure accurate records of all procurements.

Responsibilities and Duties
• Supervise team to meet company expectations of safety rules and regulations, quality
standards, customer satisfaction, productivity, and on-time delivery
• Supervise and coordinate activities of production planning and scheduling
• Conducts timecard approvals, disciplinary actions, performance counseling, terminations, 90- day and annual reviews
• Track records, safety, production, attendance, performance appraisals, and disciplinary performance and report to Director of Operations
• Work with Production Supervisors, Quality, and Sales related staff to ensure on time delivery of orders throughout the production schedule steps
• Act as liaison between sales staff, management, planning, and production staff by communicating all schedule deviations and items to be addressed
• Manage and maintain inventory system; facilitate upgrades to database and ERP software with the direction of purchasing or the Director of Operations
• Manage weekly, periodic, and annual physical inventory audits
• Operate a forklift truck when necessary

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining is a must
• Excellent communication skills with operations’ employees, salespeople, and managers
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures
• High level of organization and capable of working with minimum supervision
• Ability to perform basic math calculations with a proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel & Outlook

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with computerized inventory systems required
• Experience in metals and/or machining environments preferred
• Experience in a management role preferred
• Forklift experience preferred

Physical Requirements
Physical demands can include but not limited to
• Sitting & standing
• Use of hands or fingers
• Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing/Bending/Climbing
• Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less)
• Weights to be lifted/pushed/pulled: Up to 50 pounds—w/ assistance and/or w/ a lifting device

Benefits:
• 401(k) with company matching, tuition Reimbursement, paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance

Working Conditions
Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention and involvement required to monitor material being cut on the saw. Requires continuous use of computer to receive and give information.
Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity.
The physical demand and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shift:
3rd