Production Supervisor Jobs
A Production Supervisor in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and directing the activities of the production team. This includes ensuring the smooth, efficient, and effective running of the production processes, scheduling shifts, ensuring quality control, and overseeing the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. They also have a crucial role in ensuring that safety regulations are followed, implementing production plans, and meeting production targets. They communicate with other departments such as logistics, procurement, and quality control, and may also be responsible for the training and development of production staff.
Important skills for a Production Supervisor include strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, good organizational and planning skills, and proficiency in using related software. Some roles may require a specific certification such as Certified Production Supervisor (CPS) or a degree in a related field. Prior to becoming a Production Supervisor, an individual might have held positions such as Production Operator, Production Technician, or Production Line Leader. These roles would provide the necessary experience and understanding of production processes and management.
1st Shift Production Team Leader
- Nestlé USA
- Little Chute, WI
- 2 days ago
- Nestlé USA
- Little Chute, WI
- 2 days ago
Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and conduct sanitation audits, food safety checks, and product quality assessments....
In Person
2nd Shift Machine Shop Supervisor
- K & M Machine-Fabricating, Inc
- Cassopolis, MI
- 3 days ago
- K & M Machine-Fabricating, Inc
- Cassopolis, MI
- 3 days ago
We specialize in large capacity bridge mill and boring mill work for the Mining, Defense, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, and Machine Tool industries. 4 years of direct experience in a machine shop...
In Person- Ajulia Executive Search
- Saint Charles, MO
- 7 days ago
- Saint Charles, MO
- 7 days ago
Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing, stable, innovating company? This exciting Manufacturing Supervisor opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits...
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Dough Prep Production Lead - 3rd Shift
- Martin's Potato Rolls and Bread
- Chambersburg, PA
- 13 days ago
- Martin's Potato Rolls and Bread
- Chambersburg, PA
- 13 days ago
Enforces and adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action....
Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift
- Consolidated Precision Products
- Minoa, NY
- 12 days ago
- Minoa, NY
- 12 days ago
Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the...
In PersonManufacturing Supervisor (Back End Processes) If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for advancement, then working for CPP and its...
In Person$10k Sign On Bonus - Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift
- Consolidated Precision Products
- Eastlake, OH
- 24 days ago
- Eastlake, OH
- 24 days ago
Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd Shift - $10k Sign on Bonus If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for...
In Person- Consolidated Precision Products
- Euclid, OH
- 30+ days ago
- Euclid, OH
- 30+ days ago
3rd Shift Supervisor If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you!...
In PersonFood Production Operations Supervisor
- LSG Sky Chefs
- Minneapolis, MN
- 4 days ago
- Minneapolis, MN
- 4 days ago
Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills required along with the ability to multi-task SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action...
In PersonPlant Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift
- Cargill
- Saint Clair, MI
- 2 days ago
- Saint Clair, MI
- 2 days ago
Partner with production supervisors to meet customer specifications and timeline....
In PersonWhat we look for Required: Bachelors degree and 2 years of plant level Production Supervision experience or HS diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years of plant-level Production Supervision experience Experience...
In PersonOperations Supervisor (Sanitation/Assembly)
- LSG Sky Chefs
- Minneapolis, MN
- 6 days ago
- Minneapolis, MN
- 6 days ago
Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills required along with the ability to multi-task Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and...
In PersonFort George Brewery Hiring: Production Lead Cellar
- Warrenton, OR
- 3 hours ago
- Warrenton, OR
- 3 hours ago
Production Cellar Lead Employment: Regular Full Time Wage: $25 to $27/hr non-exempt DOE Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. This position requires flexibility to provide occasional evening...
In PersonProduction Cellar Lead Employment: Regular Full Time Wage: $25 to $27/hr non-exempt DOE Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. This position requires flexibility to provide occasional evening...
In PersonJob Requirements Why Work for Alkegen? Alkegen brings together two of the worlds leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies,...
In PersonProduction Supervisor Online Courses and Training Opportunities
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Production Supervisor positions.
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Production Supervisors offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Production Supervisor position
- Production Line
- Production Supervision
- Visual Management
- Food Manufacturing
- 6S
- Raw Materials
- Manufacturing Management
- Production Scheduling
- Cleanroom
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- 5S
- Production Control
- Production Planning
- Quality Systems
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Plant Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Kaizen
- Process Controls
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Assembly
- Aerospace
- Production Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Corrective Actions & Preventive Actions
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Employee Relations
- Cost Reduction
- Packaging
- Root Cause Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma
- Specifications
- Six Sigma
- Staffing
- Reimbursement
- Engineering
- Troubleshooting
- Auditing
- Prioritizing
- Investigation
- High School Diploma
- Process Improvement
- Driving
- Documentation
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Employee Development
- Punctual
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Microsoft Excel
- Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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