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Seal & Design lists this Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift opportunity in clarence, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the production operation through effective supervision, coaching, and development of Production Team Leads and Production Associates. This role ensures daily production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality, cost, delivery, and customer requirements. The Production Supervisor drives accountability through performance management, KPI review, continuous improvement, workforce planning, and cross-functional coordination to support operational excellence
Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable (LMA)
Participate in the vetting, selection, and onboarding of production team members
Coach, develop, and support Production Team Leads to ensure clear expectations, consistent execution, and
strong team performance
Monitor efficiency, productivity, and labor performance to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
Provide coaching and counseling when performance expectations are not being met
Ensure appropriate training, cross-training, and hands-on troubleshooting support are provided to production
employees
Ensure the master production schedule is followed and communicate priorities to team leads and production
employees
Conduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed
Drive production performance through KPI boards and daily accountability processes focused on Safety, Quality,
Efficiency, Productivity, and 5S
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and
strengthen manpower and material yield performance
Monitor production team time and attendance, address attendance-related issues, request overtime approval as
needed, and approve time records and paid time off requests
Monitor plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved in a timely and
cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals, and customer requirements
Monitor time-sensitive customer orders and ensure production is completed on schedule
Update daily reports and track trends
Oversee the Production Performance Board process across functional areas to reinforce visibility, accountability,
and timely follow-up
Ensure timely review of RMAs by the production team, including appropriate root cause analysis, corrective action
implementation, and look-across activity
Ensure 5S initiatives are maintained throughout production areas
Participate in daily production meetings to review customer orders, manpower, plant schedule, performance
priorities, and open fast-response issues
Escalate material, manpower, equipment, and production issues to appropriate stakeholders and plant leadership
Requirements
Bachelors degree preferred and five (5) years of leadership experience in a production or manufacturing
environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with business systems software and Microsoft Office applications
Proven leadership, delegation, coaching, and performance management skills
5S, Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities, workflow, and multiple
business needs simultaneously
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities with a positive, solution-focused
approach
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Who can apply
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