Production Supervisor - Day Shift

Dotson; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotson is seeking a Production Supervisor in Tennessee to oversee workers who operate production machinery, assemble items, perform quality checks and package goods for shipment. You will monitor output, coordinate workflow, and ensure adequate staffing and inventory to meet demand.

The role requires accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program and 5+ years of supervisory experience, plus strong planning, communication and leadership skills to guide a compliant, 5S-focused

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program.
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience leading personnel decisions related to hiring, performance or disciplinary actions.
• Knowledge of production policies, procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers that operate production machinery, assemble items, perform quality control or package goods for shipment.
• Notify maintenance or engineering departments when equipment requires maintenance or repair.
• Monitor output of assigned area(s) against established schedules or quality goals.
• Coordinate the flow of work through the department and ensure that department has sufficient levels of inventory to meet demand and is staffed appropriately.
• Provide training and guidance to new employees.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Decision-making

Planning skills

Communication skills

Education

Technical school accreditation

Job description

Production Supervisor - 2791

Job Duties

• Supervise workers that operate production machinery, assemble items, perform quality control or package goods for shipment
• Notify maintenance or engineering departments when equipment requires maintenance or repair
• Monitor output of assigned area(s) against established schedules or quality goals
• Coordinate the flow of work through the department and ensure that department has sufficient levels of inventory to meet demand and is staffed appropriately
• Provide training and guidance to new employees
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures and practices
• Lead and direct the work of other employees
• Typically have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance or disciplinary actions
• May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Typically require accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 5 or more years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Decision-making skills
• Problem/situation analysis
• Project management skills
• Planning skills