Production Supervisor- Riverside, MO, USA

Assist production superintendent/manager by assuring that the assigned production department is operated in the most profitable and efficient basis through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment and space. The position is responsible for organizing all assigned resources to produce products according to the current schedule, and according to the approved quality standard.

• →Supervise production team members performing production operations and must be thoroughly knowledgeable regarding the team member handbook, safety manual, all rules, programs and procedures that pertain to production team members.
• →Responsible for orientation and on the job training of team members in the safe, efficient operation of equipment.  Instills good housekeeping of their immediate work area in all employees so that visitors may be received in the plant at any time.
• →Evaluate probationary team members based on attendance, performance, attitude, potential, etc.  Recommends candidates for hire, promotion and demotion transfer or release.
• →Responsible for maintaining manpower within the assigned department at authorized levels.  Re-assigns team members on ‘down equipment’ to eliminate unfavorable labor variances.
• →Observes production operation within their area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment: takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation.
• →Continuously analyzes the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design communication and reporting, cost controls and makes recommendations to plant superintendent for disposition.
• →Consults with team members regarding on the job problems to include low production, poor quality, poor attendance, tardiness, etc.  Documents any and all problems and provides action plans to production superintendent/manager for disposition.
• →In case of emergency, direct team member to their assigned safe area.
• →Process all required forms in a timely manner for payroll and Human Resources (i.e. employee status form, timecards, reward, etc.).
• →Contact Engineering and Maintenance for required repair work.
• →With the Plant Manager and Operation Manager, study operation where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective action.
• →Develop among the assigned team members a consciousness for the need for teamwork to attain departmental and Athens objectives.
• →Attend safety and quality meetings when needed.
• →Safety:  Study, institute and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, facilities; by coordinating with the Human Relations Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department and keep them abreast of all safety and efficiency requirements in order to maintain an accident-free, high efficiency plant operation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience … a Bachelor Degree is preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise, train and motivate employees in a multi-cultural environment