• Provide production employees with guidance, direction, and supervision in support of departmental operations.
• Promptly address performance issues.
• Actively promote all company policies and expectations, especially in support of safety plans and results.
• Plan and schedule operations within assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintain a positive work environment by regularly communicating with employees on the shop floor and respond to employee issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain well-organized and productive work areas.
• Work with others to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

• High school diploma required. Two-year college degree preferred.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience in a manufacturing/operational environment.
• Working experience with MS Office including, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Practical understanding of industrial/manufacturing principles, standards, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of disciplined problem-solving methods.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions, direct and supervise others, objectively evaluate performance, and train and develop others and to inspire, motivate, influence others.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and project management skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities.
• Knowledge of positive employee-relations practices.