Job Description
Job Description
- The production Supervisor responsible for leading a team of production personnel, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols. The Production Supervisor is expected to have a strong blend of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement as S/he works with the production leadership team to meet set goals.
Responsibilities
Production Management:
- Supervise a team of production workers, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and feedback.
- Oversee daily production activities to ensure they meet established schedules, quality control standards, and safety protocols.
- Identify and address production bottlenecks, implementing solutions to optimize efficiency and output.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of production equipment by team members.
- Track production data and generate reports to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with other departments (e.g., planning, quality control, maintenance) to ensure smooth production flow.
Inventory Management:
- Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, minimising stockouts and overstocking.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
Safety and Quality:
- Implement and enforce all safety regulations and procedures on the production floor to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and address any potential hazards promptly.
- Ensure adherence to quality control standards throughout the production process.
- Investigate and address quality control issues promptly to maintain product quality.
Teamwork and Leadership:
- Motivate, coach, and develop a team of production personnel to achieve individual and departmental goals.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, addressing employee concerns and ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Delegate tasks effectively and empower team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.
- Clearly communicate production goals, schedules, and procedures to the team.
- Address performance issues constructively and implement corrective action plans.
Problem-Solving and Improvement:
- Identify and troubleshoot production problems, implementing solutions to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and implement process optimization strategies.
- Stay up-to-date on new technologies and industry best practices in production processes.
Skill Requirements
- Minimum OND in any discipline
- Production floor experience with at least one year as a supervisor
- Familiarity with basic production equipment and processes
- Proven experience in leading and motivating a production team.
- Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles
- Good supervisory skills in managing a team of workers.
- Effective team player.
- Able to take instructions from ASM and SM.
- Able to monitor workers individual performance and correct/improve them accordingly.
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to work in highly stressful environment and deliver.
- Expected to be a role model to workers in terms of accountability, work attitude and ethics.