Overview
The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for leading the manufacturing operations in a high-mix, high-volume environment for their assigned shift. This role manages the hiring, training, and performance of production personnel and drives improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The position is accountable for creating a disciplined, performance-driven culture while applying lean tools and structured problem-solving to strengthen operational execution. The Senior Production Supervisor plays a key role in cross-functional coordination and contributes to broader plant objectives by ensuring process stability, workforce capability, and a continuous-improvement mindset within the team.
Responsibilities
* Supervise daily manufacturing activities in a high-mix, high-volume environment to ensure production schedule attainment.
* Ensure all safety regulations, policies, and procedures are followed and promote a culture of safe behaviors.
* Lead the hiring, training, cross-training, and performance management of direct employees.
* Supervise, develop, and coach production leaders to ensure they contribute effectively to operational objectives.
* Drive efficiency through the application of lean tools, TPM methodology, structured problem solving, and process standardization.
* Support the deployment and sustainment of 5S, visual controls, and standard work within assigned areas.
* Maintain accurate daily production reporting and use data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
* Ensure clear, timely communication among all production personnel, support functions, and leadership teams.
* Coordinate closely with maintenance, engineering, quality, and materials teams to resolve issues and sustain process stability.
* Monitor labor utilization, overtime, and efficiency performance to ensure alignment with staffing plans and budget expectations.
* Maintain accurate reporting of scrap, rework, and downtime and use the data to support variance analysis and cost-reduction efforts.
* Support inventory accuracy by ensuring correct material usage reporting and WIP controls.
* Promote an environment of accountability, teamwork, and proactive issue identification.
* Demonstrate flexibility to support different shifts or work schedules as required by business needs.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* BS or BA degree in engineering or a related technical/business discipline.
* 10+ years of experience in supervisory roles within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience applying lean manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma tools.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
* Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative team player.
* Proven track record of achieving results and increasing levels of responsibility.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bi-lingual English and Spanish.
* Master's degree.
* Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
* Experience supervising high-mix or high-volume operations.
* Experience as a Manufacturing or Production Manager.
* Molding Experience
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