Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

JMJ Phillip Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing activities, support production teams, and uphold safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes development of teams, production performance, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering.

Responsibilities include supervising production lines, scheduling, ensuring specifications, monitoring performance, and applying discipline as needed to maintain efficiency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct production activities for assigned manufacturing lines.
• Establish work schedules, assignments, and production requirements in coordination with management.
• Ensure products meet established process specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitor production performance and assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Interpret production specifications and determine the acceptability of work in process.
• Maintain strong knowledge of products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees to strengthen skills and performance.
• Manage daily employee matters, including attendance, recognition, accountability, and payroll-related issues.
• Provide effective counseling and performance feedback to team members.
• Apply corrective and progressive disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Support succession planning and development

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing activities, support production teams, and ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards. This role will focus on team development, production performance, safety, and continuous improvement while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Position Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Supervise and direct production activities for assigned manufacturing lines.
• Establish work schedules, assignments, and production requirements in coordination with management.
• Ensure products meet established process specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitor production performance and assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Interpret production specifications and determine the acceptability of work in process.
• Maintain strong knowledge of products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees to strengthen skills and performance.
• Manage daily employee matters, including attendance, recognition, accountability, and payroll-related issues.
• Provide effective counseling and performance feedback to team members.
• Apply corrective and progressive disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Support succession planning and development