Overview
The Shop Floor Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all activities on the production floor to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output. This role directly supervises a team of 10–15 operators, ensuring compliance with work instructions, adherence to the production schedule (Gantt chart), and achievement of daily production targets. The Supervisor acts as a key leader in maintaining discipline, fostering team development, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.
Description
Job Summary:
The Shop Floor Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all activities on the production floor to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output. This role directly supervises a team of 10–15 operators, ensuring compliance with work instructions, adherence to the production schedule (Gantt chart), and achievement of daily production targets. The Supervisor acts as a key leader in maintaining discipline, fostering team development, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of 10–15 shop floor operators.
Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Achieve daily production targets while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
Ensure team compliance with detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety regulations.
Monitor production progress using Gantt charts and escalate issues that may impact the schedule.
Train, coach, and mentor employees to improve individual and team performance.
Lead daily huddles and communicate goals, expectations, and updates to the team.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks or production issues in real time.
Promote a clean, organized, and efficient shop floor using 5S and lean practices.
Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical or equipment issues.
Record production data and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, scrap, rework, and downtime.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training in manufacturing or operations is a plus.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including 1+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
Strong working knowledge of shop floor operations, tools, and safety practices.
Proven ability to manage teams, meet production goals, and resolve operational challenges.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Gantt-based scheduling.
Effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficient with basic computer tools (Microsoft Office, ERP or MES systems).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, and move on the shop floor for extended periods.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying shop floor environments (e.g., temperature, noise, dust).

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