production supervisor

essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Ensure safe working practices are applied to all production processes according to EHS standard and work procedure.
• Perform daily safety observations (Walk & talk, JSA, etc).
• Ensure daily production schedules and targets are met while maintaining quality and efficiency standards, including optimizing labor utilization.
• Manage daily: absenteeism, holidays, safety rules enforcement, environment risk analysis, tier 1 communication meeting  & performance boards update.
• Ensure respect of standard stops (breaks, meetings) by checking systematically on gemba, and validate operators working time.
• Monitor and adjust production processes to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products.
• Reviews completed work orders to ensure they are completed completely and correctly.
• Perform On Job Training of his/her teams every day on standards implemented, coach any gaps/deviation, provide constant feedback to the team and APU Manager.
• Approve and verify employee timecards to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Ensure that all timecards are approved and submitted on time for the processing of payroll weekly.
• Communicate and make schedule changes to employee's timecards in a timely manner, addressing any conflicts or issues that arise.
• Analyze ShopVue data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as machine efficiency, labor productivity, and downtime.
• Work with the team to ensure accurate input of production data and resolve discrepancies to maintain data integrity within the system.
• Analyse flexibility and multiskills needs of his/her area, and define training plans to develop team autonomy and improvement plan.
• Able to build a team culture with his/her peer and within their teams.
• Coordinate with all production supervisors to ensure the plant runs as efficiently as possible.
• Monitor his/her area downtime and performance, anticipate downtime due to machine/material/labor issues.
• Must be able to handle several tasks at the same time, prioritize and escalate to APU Manager accordingly. 

continuous improvement: 

• Control regularly gemba equipment & labor performance (including cycle time measurements, and microstoppages observation sessions) and lead/support associated Kaizen workshops.
• Make regular cycle time-measurements with main MUDA analysis.
• Lead 5S evolution and improvements by his/her team, consistent with the 5S deployment plan.
• Lead and support RCA analysis and PDCA implementation, by being able to provide relevant data.
• Able to analyze and present visual data. 

physical requirements: 

• Ability to work in a high-temperature, noisy environment.
• Capable of standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs for extended periods.

qualifications and requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Bachelor's degree in industrial management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Able to work constructively in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Effective communicator.
• Commit to spend at minimum 70% of his/her time on the shopfloor
• As a salaried employee, you will have the flexibility and responsibility to adjust your schedule as needed, which may include arriving early or staying beyond standard hours to ensure production goals are met, address urgent issues, and maintain operational continuity. This commitment to seeing work through to completion is essential for effective leadership of your team and successful facility operations.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities.
• Strong knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Able to function in a leadership role and interact positively and openly with employees and supervisors. 
• Advanced communication skills with ability to delegate daily assignments. 

desired skills: 

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in production scheduling and resource planning.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Department Supervisors.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment. 

work environment: 

• Plant environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and other industrial conditions.
• Compliance with safety guidelines and protocols is mandatory.