Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The production supervisor’s position is responsible for managing all standard production orders in a manufacturing environment. This position plans and assigns work, assist in implementing policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for executing production procedures and tasks related to manufacturing
  products in the Tissue Mimicking Products department (TMP), including Solid Water and other molded products.
• Execute production procedures and tasks as defined in Manufacturing Control Plans and/or Production Procedures and/or other production or engineering documentation for manufacturing TMP products.
• Perform mold setup and de-molding procedures and tasks per work instructions.
• Perform finishing/cleaning procedures and tasks per work instructions for all TMP products
• Execute in-process quality control procedures, tests and tasks per work instructions and quality plans.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience

• High School degree, diploma or a GED required
• 0 – 2 years’ experience working in a team oriented, schedule driven production environment
• other equivalent education and/or experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Job requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to operate ovens, sanders, jig saw, table saw, circular saw, evacuation chambers, heavy steel molds, and hand tools.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals.
• Ability to solve basic process problems such as air leaks in molds, cosmetic flaws in product, and variability of test results.
• Must be able to perform simple, algebraic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be able to perform effectively in a team setting and independently.

Physical Demands

In an average workday, employee must:

Not At All

Occasionally

(15 min- 2.5hr.)

Frequently

(2.5 - 5.5 hr.)

Constantly

(5.5 hr. +)

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Bend/Stoop

X

Lift/Push/Pull/Carry

Usual Amount 25 lbs.

Max Amount 75 lbs.

X

Operate heavy machinery

X

Perform manual dexterity

X

Exposed to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals

X