Production Supervisor- Arizona- Phoenix

District Photo Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

District Photo Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Phoenix, AZ plant. You will lead a productive, safe department, coordinating with Production, Quality, and Shipping to meet daily goals and timelines.

You will guide training, development, and performance reviews, while upholding SOPs and a strong safety program. The role requires effective leadership and hands-on problem-solving to optimize productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise 20+ employees including hiring, performance reviews and discipline.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet daily production goals, quality standards, and service times.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality and Shipping Departments.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and safety standards are met.
• Provide training, development, and performance coaching to staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Develop and communicate KPIs and monitor performance against targets.
• Foster collaboration and positive employee relations across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Supervisor

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking new Production Supervisors for our plant location in Phoenix, AZ.

Job Overview

In this role you will be responsible for leading an efficient, productive, and safe department while meeting or exceeding daily production requirements. You will work closely with employees and other department managers and supervisors to coordinate with Production, Quality and Shipping Departments. The position will assure that standard operating procedures are followed, quality product is shipped on time, and safety is adhered to at all times. This position will also oversee the plant safety program.

We expect our Production Supervisor to work independently and ensure good work attitudes, atmosphere, and communication to maximize productivity. You will be an active partner in all aspects of our employees' careers, including but not limited to training, development, discipline, performance appraisals, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the team’s success in meeting daily production goals, quality standards, and service times while monitoring and maintaining efficiencies, labor usage, and waste percentages, working independently with minimal direction from the Production Manager
• Leads a team of employees in a technical, fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment that emphasizes quality
• Contributes to the business by adhering to best practices and seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Develops new methods and procedures to optimize efficiencies, maximize labor utilization, and reduce operating costs
• Supports compliance with, and the maintenance of, safety requirements in accordance with company policies and/or federal/state laws
• Provides visible leadership and drives a motivated, positive, productive workforce
• Identifies, coaches and develops team members through training, performance reviews, coaching, support and delegation as appropriate for their development level
• Establishes an environment that is conducive to collaboration and teamwork, promotes positive employee relations and takes steps to prevent or diffuse conflicts
• Implements and follows policies and procedures consistently and according to company standards
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Monitors and documents ongoing safety program, making recommendations and implementing necessary changes to meet federal and state safety standards
• Coaches exempt and non‑exempt personnel on safety best practices
• Develops risk assessments, scenario planning, plan development, crisis/contingency planning in accordance with best practices and ensures their implementation
• Conducts investigations involving employee injuries or property damage, providing recommendations to prevent reoccurrence, and assists the Safety and Security Manager and supervisors in the resolution of work‑related injuries

Working Conditions

• Significant walking, bending, standing
• Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long‑term disability benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience in a related field
• Must be a self‑starter and be able to successfully execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish stated goals
• Excellent team player able to take direction and strike a balance with providing strong leadership
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proven success leading and motivating employees through consistent, effective and fair methods
• Regularly supervises up to 20+ employees, including tasks such as hiring; performance evaluations; assigning work; merit increases, promotions, and reclassifications; discipline and discharge; and complaint resolution
• Success in training, developing and providing direction to staff
• Must lead by example at all times and be a role model to the leads and operators on the plant floor while treating people with respect, dignity and professionalism
• Acts in a firm, fair and consistent manner
• Handles pressure very well
• Experience with hiring, training, and problem solving; able to lead, coach and mentor others
• Demonstrates decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at various levels
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as needed, particularly during high volume periods, to ensure that departmental objectives are accomplished
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time