Production Supervisor

The main function of a production supervisor is to supervise and coordinate the activities of UAW production and operating workers. Job Responsibilities: - Recommend measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency. - Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems. - Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and maintenance to detect production problems. - Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personal grievances. - Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records. Skills: - Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. - Ability to work independently and manage one's time. - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance. - Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models. Education/Experience: - High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in business or related field preferred. - 8-10 years experience required.