Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Job Description SummaryThe overall responsibility of this position is to analyze customer demand and create work orders on a daily basis according to the facility capacity while maintaining on time delivery and balancing the line to meet customer due dates. Coordinating and organizing production plans in an efficient manner to reduce inventory in process and downtime on the shop floor.
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Production Supervisor
LOCATION: Erie, PA
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The overall responsibility of this position is to analyze customer demand and create work orders on a daily basis according to the facility capacity while maintaining on time delivery and balancing the line to meet customer due dates. Coordinating and organizing production plans in an efficient manner to reduce inventory in process and downtime on the shop floor.
REPORTS TO: Operations/Manufacturing Manager
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Release Job Orders and Provide Closeout Analysis.
- Scheduling – check for capacity issues and provide feedback to planning manager / supervisors.
- Work with operations on obtaining materials for production and working through delays.
- Set and maintain min/max levels of inventory for production.
- Reschedule daily for priorities and expedites to meet customer needs.
- Help forecast and make recommendations to meet customer requirements.
- Work with various departments to ensure on time delivery: Production, Engineering, Maintenance, QC, Materials.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and implement changes where deficiencies exist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years in a previous manufacturing planning or scheduling position
- Bachelor’s Degree Required (Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Similar)
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required