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Production Supervisor

United StatesUnited States·KentNormalmid
Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Supervisor
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Safety: Ensure safety during shift including compliance with plant safety policies. Accompany injured employees for treatment. Assist with accident investigations,

Requirements Summary

Start up and shut down operations are performed safety, monitor production to ensure optimum performance, ensure that quality control inspections and reporting is done each hour.

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Manufacturing & ProductionProduction Supervisor

Responsibilities

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  • →Safety: Ensure safety during shift including compliance with plant safety policies. Accompany injured employees for treatment. Assist with accident investigations, implementation of corrective actions and developing safe operating procedures.
  • →Employee Relations: Employee coaching and development through Performance evaluations. Develop employees to performance standards. Administer corrective actions. Identify and develop future leaders in manufacturing. Assisting with hiring activities to include interviewing, resume and application review. Assist Plant Manager and other Lead Supervisors to coordinate and/or conduct training or onboarding for new employees and existing employees as needed.
  • →Payroll: Monitor and update the timekeeping system (Kronos).
  • →Production: Execute and effectively communicate the production plan. Understand staffing, equipment, and facility needs based on projected workload requirements. Monitor personnel to ensure the following: Start up and shut down operations are performed safety, monitor production to ensure optimum performance, ensure that quality control inspections and reporting is done each hour.
  • →Lean Leadership: Provide leadership in the continuous improvement process utilizing lean manufacturing concepts. Work with the plant manager and other Lead Supervisors to improve procedures and processes and to reduce scrap and rework. Encourage employees to participate in the continuous improvement process.
  • →High Performance Workplace: Foster teamwork through effective communication regarding the relationship between quality workmanship, customer service and customer satisfaction. Strong ability to perform in a high volume environment work with speed and accuracy.
  • →Quality: Monitor defect rates, report on quality issues, ensure standard work and work instructions are being followed.
  • →Schedule: Flexibility is required to provide coverage on various shifts during the week and Saturdays as needed.

Requirements

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  • This position requires the incumbent to experience frequent periods of sitting, standing, walking, bend, stoop, kneel and twist.
  • The position requires the incumbent to occasionally lift, push, pull and carry minimal weights if needed with or without assistance.
  • This position requires the incumbent to grasp objects utilizing manual dexterity including hand/finger coordination and the utilization of color vision.
  • Exposure to noise; must wear hearing protection and safety shoes.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory/ leadership role in a production environment.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Will consider experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree, emphasis on Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or similar preferred.
  • Represent the company positively and effectively in all situations.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability required. Supervision in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Union experience preferred, not required.
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to problem solve independently and implement solutions.
  • Flexibility to work various schedules based on the needs of the business.
  • Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
  • Preferred familiarization with utilizing color vision for print/inspection purposes.
  • Flexo Graphic Printing experience is a plus.
  • Strong safety and quality background.
  • Solid communication skills including written, verbal, presentation, and active listening skills.
  • Other duties and assignments as required.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Kent, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

First seen
September 28, 2026
Last seen
September 28, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
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Trust Level
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September 29, 2026

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Production Supervisor