Summary

The position of Production Supervisor is a leadership role that ensures the manufacturing process remains smooth and efficient by organizing workflows and monitoring staff. The Production Supervisor role has an emphasis on employee mentoring/development and schedule attainment, while maintaining Companies strong cultural commitment to employee safety and product quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, train and assist the production staff to achieve a proper workflow and meet schedule requirements.
• Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals; predict and/or adjust for bottlenecks as required.
• Take ownership of challenges/issues, work with appropriate departments within the organization to resolve, and have exceptional follow-through.
• LMA (lead, manage, hold accountable) of production personnel.
• Evaluate various processes of the production operations to ensure optimum efficiency; make recommendations as appropriate to increase efficiencies.
• Identify areas for improvement and work with HR and operations to define and develop training opportunities for their team.
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of new hires.
• Support HR activities, including but not limited to hiring, employee performance, reviews, discipline and termination.
• Maintain a safe work environment and proactively address any potentially hazardous situations.
• Report facility and/or equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities to Organization

• Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments.
• Follows Companies policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all Diesel Radiator information.
• Approaches change and difficult situations in a professional manner; demonstrates flexibility.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance and punctuality; Accurately reports hours worked and time off.
• Assists in keeping work areas and equipment in safe working condition.
• Performs duties in a manner that assures maximum safety to self and others.
• Initiates correction of hazards as appropriate and/or immediately notifies Safety Manager; in the event of a workplace incident or injury, immediately files first report with Safety Manager.
• Operates equipment following manufacturer’s procedures and uses proper body mechanics.

Job Requirements

• Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and a strong work ethic.
• Effective attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize appropriately.
• Must be self-motivated and team oriented.