Production Supervisor
Gibson Guitars - Nashville, TN
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The job of the Manufacturing Supervisor is to manage the daily operations of the production floor by leading and coordinating both direct and indirect team members involved in the manufacturing process. The Manufacturing Supervisor ensures that the work performed by team members meets expected quality standards, is completed on time, and that production goals are met daily. Essential Functions * Ensure highest quality product and output levels are achieved each day * Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as machine operators, assemblers, and support team members * Verify all team leaders are following standard work and engaging their teams daily * Report daily key performance indicators (KPI) for separate areas. KPI's to correspond with the production system requirements * Hold and participate in daily KPI meetings on the floor with staff * Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments * Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals * Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions * Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards * Enforce safety and sanitation regulations * Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers * Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers * Review employees' attendance and hours worked * Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs Other duties * Projects and/or other duties as requested by senior management and General Manager * Be an integral member of various project teams to change/improve processes as the company evolves * Direct and Coordinate Hazardous waste storage and removal * Assist in training employees their responsibilities for Hazardous Material storage Required Skills/Abilities * Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast paced, very high-growth environment * Solid proficiency in Excel * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Solutions-oriented approach to challenges/issues * Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization * Strong teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan * Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner * Clear and logical thinker with outstanding numeric ability supported by a rounded commercial awareness * Curious in nature and always looking to question, learn, and look for better ways to do things * Relish working in a company with a diverse and fast paced environment * Personable, fun, team oriented Education and Experience * High school diploma required. BA/BS degree or equivalent is a plus * 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment * Woodworking and guitar experience is a plus Work Environment Internal: * Manufacturing Locations External: * Sales Locations Travel Requirements Potential travel to and between the company's manufacturing and sales locations may be required (5-10%). Physical Demands * Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)
Created: 2025-03-06