The efficient operation of procedures on a production floor is guaranteed by a production supervisor, also known as a manufacturing supervisor. Their responsibilities encompass supervising standard manufacturing tasks, identifying and resolving problems that emerge on the production floor, and guaranteeing a hygienic and secure working environment.
Production Supervisor responsibilities include:
- Manage daily production schedule
- Ensure compliance with all legal requirements
Job brief
The duty of a production supervisor vary based on the manufacturing company’s size and industry. People who work for smaller factories usually have more duties, some of which may fall under the purview of a production manager.
Responsibilities
- Informing a production team of recommended occupational health and safety practices
- Ensuring that production processes comply with company and regulatory regulations
- Accurately filling out the required documentation for regulatory compliance
- Outlining expectations for the production team and monitoring their progress
- Putting emergency response protocols into practice when necessary
- Consistently inspecting the equipment and checkpoints to guarantee a secure and effective workflow
- Building together production reports and updating management
- Overseeing the replacement or repair of malfunctioning production equipment
- Ensuring that all resources and assets are used correctly and efficiently.
Requirements and skills
- Excellent communication abilities to express ideas and action plans clearly and to actively listen to stakeholders.
- Superior organizational abilities to create production schedules and guarantee the availability of equipment and materials.
- Strong analytical abilities to identify issues in the manufacturing process and implement corrective measures.
- Effective time management to reduce inefficiencies and guarantee team productivity.
- The capacity to handle stress and act swiftly when necessary; a thorough knowledge of health and safety laws.
Job Category: Project Management
Job Type: On Site (USA)