Production Supervisor

Knowledge/Skills:

- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.

- Effective communication skills for workforce coordination.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and production software.

- Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (5S/6S, Kaizen, takt time, flow optimization, waste reduction).

- Ability to interpret production metrics and implement corrective actions.

- Understanding of ISO 9001, quality inspection checkpoints, and nonconformance handling.

- Strong ability to enforce safety rules, lead safety talks, and maintain compliant work environments.

Qualifications - Education/Experience:

- High School Diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

- 3-5 years of experience in production leadership (Lead or Supervisor level) in a manufacturing environment.

- Proven experience executing production schedules and improving operational efficiency.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Desirable Experience (Optional but Preferred):

o Oversight of employee training matrices and skill certification programs.

o Familiarity with ATEX/IECEx requirements, Ex product training, competencies related to certified product manufacturing.

Duties/Responsibilities: (Position Specific)

- Leadership & Team Management

o Supervise production employees, assign tasks, manage daily staffing, and communicate performance expectations.

o Conduct daily production meetings and ensure communication of KPIs, priorities, and changes.

o Conduct coaching, training, and performance discussions as required.

o Support cross-training to maintain flexibility and reduce line disruptions.

- Production Execution

o Ensure the execution of production schedules to meet on-time delivery commitments.

o Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and coordinate recovery plans.

o Ensure accurate completion of production Work Orders / Travelers, checklists, and documentation.

o Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to solve production issues quickly.

- Quality & Process Compliance

o Maintain and promote alignment with the company's Quality Policy.

o Enforce adherence to work instructions, product specifications, inspection criteria, and quality standards.

o Support root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

o Ensure proper handling of nonconforming materials with timely QMS documentation.

o Maintain process discipline on all certified product lines (ATEX, IECEx, UL/FM, as applicable).

- Safety & 6S

o Enforce plant safety rules and ensure consistent use of PPE and safe operating practices.

o Lead shift safety discussions and assist with incident investigations.

o Conduct daily 6S audits and promote a culture of organization, discipline, and waste reduction.

- Continuous Improvement

o Identify improvement opportunities in productivity, workflow, ergonomics, and equipment utilization.

o Support kaizen events and line-layout improvements.

o Participate in Engineering process audits and support new product introduction readiness.

- Administrative Tasks

o Maintain accurate labor reporting, production output data, downtime logs, and shift KPIs.

o Ensure employee training matrices are current and aligned with job requirements.

o Support inventory integrity by ensuring proper material recording, scrap reporting, and WIP handling.

o Provide shift reports and performance summaries to the Operations Manager.

o Monitor employee's attendance and ensure strict adherence to the company's attendance policies

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's):

- Productivity

o Daily Output Achievement (% vs. target)

o Labor Efficiency (Actual vs. Standard hours)

- Quality

o First Pass Yield (FPY%)

o Scrap & Rework Rate (%)

- Safety

o Recordable and Near-Miss Reporting (per month)

o Safety Audit Completion and Corrective Action Closure (%)

- 6S Culture

o 6S Audit Score (weekly)

o Open 6S actions closed on time (%)

- On-Time Delivery

o Schedule Adherence (%)

o WIP Flow Time vs. Standard