Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor Department: 51 - Indirect Manufacturing

Reports To: Production Manager FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Bement, IL

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor will organize production according to demand and quality standards. Ensuring that our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. Optimizing production procedures, problem solving and advanced communication to ensure that the goal of cost-efficient flow and production is maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate with employees.


• Review and periodically update standard work documentation ensuring its completeness and accuracy.


• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities.


• Lead, coach, and train employees.


• Ensure the safe use of equipment and proper PPE is always worn.


• Quality Inspections


• Check production output according to specifications.


• Monitor issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.


• Train new employees how to safely use machinery/tools.


• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.


• Track and enter scrap into operating system.


• Move and close jobs properly in operating system.


• Participate in monthly inventory.


• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Yes - Non-Exempt Production Employee's direct supervision.

Travel Required:

• Infrequent - occasional travel to another production facility for training

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required, some related college coursework preferred.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Proficient in math and statistics


• Proven experience in production planning preferred.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills


• Excellent Computer and Organizational skills - MS Excel, Work, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain professional appearance and abide by company conduct, dress code policies.


• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer


• Must be able to lift to 15 lbs. at times.


• Occasionally required to stand and reach.


• Required to walk throughout the non-climate-controlled facility multiple times per day.