About the Role
The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising day-to-day manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate production and material flow. This role provides hands-on leadership on the production floor, oversees employee training and performance, manages inventory-driven workflows, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Activities
Set up, operate, and monitor production machines to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Assign employees to machines and workstations based on skill and production needs.
Train employees on proper machine operation and certify employees upon completion of required training.
Demonstrate a working understanding of production scheduling and material requirements.
Supervise and coordinate production, assembly, picking, packing, receiving, replenishment, material handling, and internal transfers using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Manage WMS-driven workflows, including work order execution, task assignments, staging, line clearance verification, and order fulfilment.
Monitor WMS task queues, dashboards, and workflows to maintain throughput, identify bottlenecks, and ensure scan compliance and operational accuracy.
Utilize WMS reports and performance data to track productivity, accuracy, and operational trends.
Train and support employees on WMS procedures, handheld devices, and system compliance requirements.
Troubleshoot basic system and workflow issues; escalate complex issues to leadership or IT and provide feedback to support system improvements and enhancements.
Maintain accurate inventory levels and support purchasing activities as needed.
Perform daily data entry of production tickets and operational data.
Assist with research and development activities related to production processes or equipment.
Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with company objectives.
Train employees on equipment use, safety protocols, and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with workplace safety rules and quality requirements.
Promote consistent execution of procedures and best practices across the production floor.
Preferred Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
10+ years as a team leader, related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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