Production Supervisor - Northglenn, CO

Production Supervisor Job Responsibilities & Duties 

• Direct and coordinate work of hourly employees on shift so that production schedules are met.
• Ensure that machines are operated within established parameters.
• Ensure that final product conforms to established quality standards.
• Ensure that production efficiency targets are met.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the processes used and the effect of the controls on those processes; understands the end uses and required quality levels of the products produced in his area.
• Complete and distribute accurate production reports.
• Ensure that all warehousing, shipping, and production line reports are complete/correct.
• Complete and approved employees’ time records.
• Maintain current, complete personnel records relating to attendance, performance, training, assignments, etc.
• Maintain proper relationship between management and employee, ensuring that all personnel policies, procedures, and interaction management techniques are followed.
• Formally review employee’s development and performance in annual reviews.
• Effectively handles personnel matters and corrective action of employees in consistent, tactful, and fair manner, following guidelines established by the employee handbook.
• Identify training needs.  Then, coordinates and assists in the training and development of employees.  Cross-trains employees within levels so as to provide needed depth to “level” concept.   
• Follow progression and accurate reporting of employee status, raises, performance, and qualification.
• Counsel and instruct subordinates on their assigned responsibilities and ensure that their actions are in accordance with existing procedures and policies.  Holds meetings with subordinates regularly to review problems, train, and cover policy, procedure, and process or operation changes.
• Encourage safe work behavior through example and direction. 
• Maintain a record of no lost time accidents and minimal recordable incidents.
• Identify and communicate to appropriate personnel concerns regarding safety policies or unsafe working conditions.  Take immediate action, if necessary, to prevent unsafe work conditions (s) from resulting in injury.
• Ensure overall operation performs in safe manner.
• Ensure proper use of chemical recycling programs.
• Maintain good housekeeping by eliminating daily product loss, trash off floor, and all materials properly stacked and put away.
• Identify adjustments to manpower, equipment, or process, which may prove effective.
• Ensure proper storage and warehousing of products.
• Other related duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
• Regular, consistent physical attendance.

Production Supervisor – Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly production employees.

Production Supervisor Education & Responsibilities

• High School Diploma
• Manufacturing experience/ and / or supervisor training.

Production Supervisor Skills & Abilities

• PC Literate, ability to effectively utilize Excel (spreadsheet), Word, email, Power Point, and E-time.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistics.  Ability to apply     concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to forecasting and other practical situations.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.