Job Description
Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production capacity, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining quality control standards. This role involves coordinating with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and warehouse providers while overseeing inventory, compliance, and cost efficiency. The Production Supervisor plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, maintaining safety standards, and improving overall productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Coordination:
- Manage production capacity based on sales forecasts and inventory plans.
- Generate and deliver weekly production forecasts for co-manufacturers.
- Issue and track purchase orders for finished goods and raw materials.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for co-manufacturers and direct materials suppliers.
Quality Control & Compliance:
- Monitor and validate product quality control (QC) and recall procedures.
- Conduct regular quality audits, report findings, and track corrective actions.
- Ensure adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) inventory management procedures.
- Maintain compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met.
Inventory & Supply Chain Management:
- Work with third-party warehouse providers to ensure accurate inventory tracking and minimize variances and write-offs.
- Confirm accurate vendor invoicing for inbound goods to storage facilities.
- Validate warehouse storage invoices and conduct annual on-site inventory audits (travel required).
- Perform competitive cost analysis on raw materials and supply chain operations.
Performance Tracking & Process Improvement:
- Develop and track KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and vendor scorecards to measure efficiency.
- Lead process improvements to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and safety.
- Train employees on safety protocols, production processes, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications & Skills:
Experience: 5+ years as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing or production environment.
Skills:
- Strong team-building, decision-making, and people management skills.
- Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
- Proficiency with inventory management and production software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- Certifications & Compliance Knowledge:
- Prior experience with OSHA (preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.
Additional Qualifications:
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- Proven ability to coach, train, and motivate employees in safety and production best practices.
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