Production Supervisor

Shift: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (must be available for overtime as needed, including weekends)
Compensation: $61,000 - $77,000/year

What You’ll Own in This Role

Staffing and Management:

• Maintain a well-organized, safe, and healthy work environment for the team
• Anticipate staffing requirements and participate in the recruitment process or coordinate with temporary staffing agencies as needed
• Track and monitor daily productivity targets for team members
• Provide consistent training, feedback, and coaching to ensure team success
• Serve as a liaison between staff and management, reporting on production activities and any issues that arise
• Facilitate onboarding and training for new team members

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, transport, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
• Perform physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, and bending consistently
• Be physically able to work on your feet for eight (8) or more hours per day
• Additional physical demands include climbing, reaching, grasping, repetitive motions, and visual acuity

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct the day to day production manufacturing operations to ensure orders meet daily targets
• Identify and propose process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability within the department
• Apply industry-standard problem-solving and productivity techniques to evaluate and implement recommended strategies and programs
• Maintain adequate supplies for the department, placing orders as necessary
• Provide regular updates and escalate issues to Production Manager as needed
• Conduct research and tests related to the development of new manufacturing methods, materials, or processes, and assess potential applications of results
• Maintain department machinery and collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure optimal machine performance
• Lead and support root cause analysis investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications: 

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing operations environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the optical space
• Adherence to all company policies, processes, and procedures (i.e. Health & Safety Awareness)
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machinery
• High reliability, with availability to work on-site Monday through Friday, as well as occasional overtime and weekend shifts.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, time management, and communication skills
• Sound judgment with the ability to make independent decisions and effectively solve problems
• Proficient in technical tools and software, including the Microsoft Office Suite and optical management software