The Production Supervisor directs the day-to-day production activities of their assigned area and shift, to achieve financial and operating objectives as determined by Tangent. The production supervisor is a key leadership role with overall responsibility for safety, production, continuous improvement, and talent development. This position is responsible for creating a positive work environment that supports Tangent’s core values and engages team members leading to effective teamwork. Ensures compliance with Tangent policies and procedures.
Role and Responsibilities- Cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and team-oriented culture.
- Manages team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management.
- Holds employees accountable to performance expectations and follows the progressive discipline policy when necessary.
- Responsible for the safety of all employees in the plant during their shift, enforcing PPE and general safety guidelines.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Oversees production quotas and schedules, ensuring standards are met or limitations are being addressed.
- Addresses production challenges immediately and with the appropriate sense of urgency.
- Plans daily production coverage to meet manufacturing expectations.
- Coordinates with sales and production planning teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
- Participates in the resolution and prevention of customer complaints and promotes positive customer relationships in partnership with the quality, purchasing and supply chain organization.
- Resolves operational, manufacturing and quality issues in partnership with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
- Responsible for plant housekeeping, ensuring facility is in optimal condition during and at the end of each shift.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
