Production Operations Supervisor
Core
Supervises daily operations of multiple production lines within a manufacturing facility, managing staff, schedules, and process improvements to ensure smooth facility operations.
Role type
Senior IC production operations supervisor
Builds
Production output for manufacturing facility
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, line balancing, capacity analysis, process improvement, project management
Preferred skills
Industrial Engineering degree, Microsoft Office/Power BI, automation technologies, additive manufacturing
Technologies
CNC machines, numerically controlled machines, statistical process control, Power BI, PRMS
Responsibilities
Manage resources and shuffle operation staff to meet production schedules; Approve vacations, timecards, payroll, and performance reviews; Lead process improvement projects and define opportunities based on reports; Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to forecast staffing; Hold one-on-one performance discussions with Senior Leads and Coordinators; Provide technical support and drive structured problem-solving on the shop floor.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management