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Senior production supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior production supervisor job postings.
Sample senior production supervisor requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies
  • Experience with production planning and scheduling
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and production software
Sample required senior production supervisor soft skills
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to motivate and manage a team
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change

Senior production supervisor job description example 1

1-800-Flowers.com senior production supervisor job description

Detailed knowledge of production support systems, procedures and processes. Experience in Production, PC skills and SAP and WMS are a plus. Good verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills are required to interact effectively with different authority levels and personnel. Must be able to promote a team effort to achieve common goals, as well as give constructive feedback. Good problem solving and decision skills are essential. Must have understanding of established safety/quality standards and the ability to communicate them. Must be able to withstand environment with exposure to food allergens, dust and varying temperatures. Physical requirements include standing for long periods, walking, bending, reaching, twisting and lifting up to 20 pounds. Must be flexible as scheduled hours may vary to fit productions requirements. Weekends and overtime may be required. Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
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* High School Diploma or equivalent education preferred.
* Associates Degree or relevant work experience preferred.
* 2-3 years previous work experience in a supervisory role preferred.
* Proven leadership skills, with the ability to effectively provide feedback regarding departmental and individual performance.
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.
* Strong PC and systems experience preferred.-

About Harry & David

Since 1934, Harry & David has been America's premier choice in gourmet food gifting. Headquartered in Southern Oregon, Harry & David owns and operates 20 different orchards, spread over 100 square miles, featuring fresh yearly crops of handpicked delicious fruit, including peaches, Bosc pears and the iconic Royal Riviera pears. Harry & David offers a wide variety of options for everyday sharing and entertaining, including Moose Munch premium popcorn, Wolferman's Bakery , Cushman's and Stock Yards branded products. Harry & David is part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we seek to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration -- for everyone. This means fostering a culture of inclusion where our team members, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing diversity, and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, makes us a better company.
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Senior production supervisor job description example 2

CTDI senior production supervisor job description

CTDI is a large scale logistics repair and engineering company that services the country's largest telecommunications and cable providers. CTDI has over 7,000 FT US Employees in over 58 world class US Operations. CTDI also has a global footprint with more than 16,500 employees worldwide.

The production supervisor position is responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Specifically, the responsibilities of this position include:
Supervise production and technical activity of production lines.
Monitor departmental performance metrics to insure production requirements are met.
Provide first level of support for any escalated issue during work shift.
Train, motivate, and support staff in all areas of company and departmental procedures and expectations.
Coach and council employees on performance deficiencies and document as required as well provide positive reinforcement and encouragement when performance is on target.
Complete employee attendance and payroll requirements.
Prepare and administer daily performance feedback and reporting as required.

Required Skills

Proven technical aptitude.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate employees.
Proactive problem solving ability.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple tasks.
The ability to interact with and coach team members to production goals.
Excellent attention to detail.
Good PC skills with experience in Word and Excel applications.
Ability to interact professionally with the customer in written and verbal communications.

Required Experience

5 + years of supervisory experience in a materials/distribution environment is preferred
Trained in lean production techniques a plus
An understanding of Oracle purchasing module is a plus
Previous experience working in a high volume distribution, manufacturing, technical service (i.e. testing and repair) or forward logistics operation a plus
High school diploma or equivalent (GED). College Degree a plus

Apply today to join our dynamic team! CTDI offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and has been a growing leader in the telecommunications field for over 40 years. Come put our successful history behind your career!

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Senior production supervisor job description example 3

Jabil senior production supervisor job description

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. With over 260,000 diverse, talented and dedicated employees across 100 locations in 30 countries, our vision is to be the most technologically advanced and trusted manufacturing solutions provider. We combine an unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise to enable success for the world's leading brands. We are driven by a common purpose to make a positive impact for each other, our communities, and the environment.

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. With over 260,000 diverse, talented, and dedicated employees across 100 locations in 30 countries, our vision is to be the most technologically advanced and trusted manufacturing solutions provider. We combine an unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise to enable success for the world's leading brands. We are driven by a common purpose to make a positive impact for each other, our communities, and the environment

Jabil Asheville site is a high-speed automated assembly site for Jabil. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and specializes in injection molding and assembling precision pharmaceutical components. Operations on site harness Lean Six Sigma principles, driving continuous improvement in order to best support Jabil customer innovations, and ultimately help deliver their products to market quickly and reliably.

Ensures Production Supervisors and Supervisors In Training are effective in their roles.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Evaluates data and audit processes to support the success of the plant.· Sets expectations and guides the Production Supervisors to meet the expectations of continuous improvement while running a profitable and efficient production line.· Provides exceptional support to customers, team members, and shareholders.· Drives continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.· Assesses the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the work cells.· Assures that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.· Offers new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”· Demonstrates a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.· Establishes new measurement systems if/where appropriate.· Exchanges knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.· May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS· Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.

. Experience working in Manufacturing with Automated Assembly or Injection Molding (preferred)· Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company's business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.· Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.· Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.· Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.· Strong and convincing communication skills.· Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS· Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

· At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.· Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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