Supervisor, Production

LCI; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site Health and Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

LCI in Durham, NC seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee production staff, set schedules, and ensure safe, efficient operations on site. You will drive productivity, maintain records, and collaborate with management to meet orders and quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, adherence to policies, and developing workers while maintaining attendance and production metrics.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of manufacturing supervision experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of production workers and maintain attendance records.
• Develop work procedures, schedules, and expedite workflow to meet deadlines.
• Communicate clear goals and responsibilities to staff with written and oral instructions.
• Monitor quality, safety, and housekeeping to ensure compliance with policies.
• Train and indoctrinate workers on procedures; prepare composite subordinates' reports.
• Maintain inventory control of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; assist with payroll.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

About Lci

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

Production Supervisor

About Lci

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

About This Role

Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow. Issue written and oral instructions to production workers and maintain attendance records and appropriate product/production records.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC — Onsite

Monday- Friday 7:10 AM -3:45 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Issues written and oral instructions to production workers and ensures that employees have clear goals and responsibilities.
• Examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Maintain attendance and production records.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve the efficiency of subordinates.
• Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
• Work with the plant manager to ensure that orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Must be able to meet safety/housekeeping, quality, and production goals.
• Direct training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.
• Requisition tools and supplies required for operations.
• Maintain reasonable inventory control on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Interpret specifications and job orders to workers and assign duties.
• Maintain time worked records and submit to payroll weekly.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
• Work overtime as required.
• Maintains a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Interacts with co-workers cooperatively and professionally.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

A minimum of 2 to 5 years of manufacturing supervision experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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