We have partnered with a Wholesale Building Materials company to add a Production Supervisor to their outstanding team. In this high-profile role, the Production Supervisor will collaborate regularly with leadership to ensure safety, efficiency and quality standards are always met and exceeded. This is a wonderful opportunity to foster an environment of synergy and continuous improvement for a growing company!
Must have Building Materials or high-volume manufacturing experience.
Position: Production Supervisor
Role Overview: The Production Supervisor will assist the Production Manager in overseeing all production lines, ensuring that safety, efficiency, and quality standards are consistently met or exceeded. This role involves hands-on management of production operations, identifying opportunities for training and improvement, and closely monitoring key performance indicators related to safety, throughput, and costs. The Production Supervisor will also play a critical role in promoting safety, minimizing waste, and fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and champion initiatives focused on change and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement action plans to address root causes of operational issues and support ongoing improvement efforts.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Manage and approve employee time and attendance.
- Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Optimize processes to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and effective communication.
- Recruit, train, and develop team members to meet the current and future needs of the business.
- Efficiently allocate resources (personnel, materials, etc.) to achieve production goals safely and cost-effectively.
- Uphold and exemplify the company's Core Values.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Extensive technical or administrative experience in manufacturing, with a hands-on approach to operations and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- Experience with Profit and Loss Statements and the budgeting process.
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and motivate a cohesive team, with a talent for setting clear goals.
- Skilled in coaching and guiding others to achieve their full potential.
- Open to recognizing and implementing staff suggestions where appropriate.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, coupled with a positive and engaging personality.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- The role requires the ability to work both indoors and in various conditions, including extended or irregular hours. It involves working around machinery and moving objects, sometimes independently or as part of a team.
- On the factory floor, the role may involve exposure to varying levels of noise and dust. Essential tools and equipment include manufacturing machines, hand tools, computers, calculators, copiers, fax machines, and possibly forklifts and vehicles.