Well-established and respected company a bit West of Albany is looking for a Production Supervisor to help lead its 2nd shift operations. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for safety, quality, process improvement, KPI’s, reliability, and production planning/resource management.
This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage and develop a team of production staff while maintaining efficient workflows and supporting overall business goals.
Our client is offering a competitive compensation, well-rounded benefits package, Friday’s off, and significant room for growth
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate hourly production staff to maintain safety, quality, and productivity.
- Oversee daily plant operations from material handling through manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
- Develop, implement, and visually communicate manufacturing KPIs to monitor and improve performance.
- Partner closely with Engineering and Maintenance to drive improvements in production efficiency, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Plan and direct production activities, establishing clear priorities that support effective operations and cost reduction initiatives.
- Ensure company policies are followed and take disciplinary action when required.
- Communicate effectively with other supervisors and management regarding performance, staffing, and operational needs.
- Lead regular team meetings and contribute to plant-wide production discussions.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred
- Ability to lead and manage a team of up to 30 employees.
- Strong background in enforcing safety practices and workplace policies.
- Hands-on technical knowledge of production machinery and troubleshooting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP or similar system experience preferred.
- Willingness and ability to work off-shift hours (2nd or 3rd shift)
- Strong leadership and communication abilities.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning capabilities.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand technical processes.
- Experience creating and documenting SOPs.
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