Full Time
Waterloo, IA
Posted 4 weeks ago

Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 Per Year
Job Type: Direct Hire
Full Benefits: Yes
Relocation Expenses: No

Job Description:

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor: The Production Supervisor will be part of the manufacturing
team in support of the Director of Operations and Production Manager. Manufactures products by
supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow; acts as a quality inspector; serves as a safety
coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:
 Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results;
establishing priorities; monitoring schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing
flow on shift production summaries.
 Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring,
and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating,
and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
 Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees, and developing personal growth
opportunities.
 Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing
control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods;
implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections
to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within
and between departments.
 Spends 50% of their time in direct labor in the area of responsibility.
 Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental,
operational, and occupational conditions.
 Act as the quality inspector for areas of responsibility; maintains quality of service by establishing
and enforcing organization standards.
 Ensure that all direct and indirect materials are readily available for production team members to
carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
 Encourage production team members by helping to select, orient, and train employees; developing
personal growth opportunities for team members.
 Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production
performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.
 Accomplish production team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and
appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and training employees; initiating, coordinating, and
ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
 Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
regulations.
 Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education & Experience of the Production Supervisor:

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
  • 3+ years of Supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and generate results through others.
  • Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must have a strong customer orientation.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills with understanding of Microsoft products.
  • Must be able to work a 2nd or 3rd shift position

Industries
 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
 Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing
 Truck Trailer Manufacturing

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