BASIC FUNCTION:

The Production Supervisor oversees and executes all production lines in support of the overall production operation of lawn and garden equipment and associated inventory management.

SPECIFIC & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in daily operations and activities.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assemblers and leads.
• Ensures production schedule supports operations' goals of earned hours and that production lines are well staffed. Works with HR on recruiting and adjusting staffing levels as needed.
• Monitors employees to ensure that all inventory related transactions are properly completed in Oracle.
• Maintains skills matrix to support cross training initiatives and career progression.
• Performs and maintains cycle counts and random audit process.
• Establish Production practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
• Sets team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads.
• Participates/leads Kaizen (continuous improvement events) in support of improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes processes and procedures to implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Observes health and safety regulations; maintains warehouse in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. Ensures all OSHA safety requirements are adhered to.
• Assists management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budget-related needs.
• Manages employee time keeping records, including PTO requests to support production goals.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience a plus.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years production and supervisory experience in a progressive manufacturing facility.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Great interpersonal skills
• Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse
• Familiarity inventory control practices and logistics
• Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)