Production Supervisor

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support and carry out Johnson Controls’ management philosophy and vision.
• Attend safety and quality meetings when needed.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• University degree and 1 year suggested minimum experience, or 2 year degree and 6 years suggested minimum experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 Must be willing to work C crew hours (Friday & Saturday - 6:00am to 4:30pm; Sunday & Monday 6:00pm - 4:30am) PRIMARY LOCATION Riverside MO