Production Supervisor

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of production employees to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and manage labor to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; enforce safety protocols and conduct regular safety checks.
• Provide on-the-floor coaching, direction, and feedback to production staff; assist in performance evaluations and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Troubleshoot production issues, equipment breakdowns, or delays in coordination with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production metrics, downtime, scrap, and other operational data.
• Lead start-of-shift meetings and communicate daily goals and expectations clearly to the team.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to uphold product standards and quickly address quality concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and encourage team engagement in problem-solving.
• Manage timekeeping, attendance, and basic administrative tasks for team members.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred, or 5 years’ experience in manufacturing in lieu of degree
• At least three (2) years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing/production setting
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow management, and safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with production systems, ERP software, and basic Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours or shifts, including overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.

Accountabilities:

• Achieve UPH productivity targets.
• Reduce Incident Reports.
• Maintain low scrap levels.
• Achieve Service Level goals.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Workforce training and development
• General maintenance and performance of the department.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, stoop, reach, and perform other physical tasks as needed.
• Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and industrial equipment.

The pay range for this position is $72,989 – $80,455 and is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more.