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Arcosa, Inc.

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A Manufacturing Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a manufacturing facility or plant.

$66,326 / year median in Alabama

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Performance Management •
Role Clarity:
Communicate specific position responsibilities and performance expectations clearly to every worker. •
Training & Evaluation:
Provide on-the-job training for workers and regularly evaluate their performance against expectations. •
Development Plans:
Assist the Production Supervisor in evaluating shift worker qualifications and designing corrective action plans. •
Supervisor Backup:
Step in temporarily as the Production Supervisor during their absence (excluding disciplinary actions beyond oral warnings). Operations & Floor Resource Management •
Target Achievement:
Meet planned shift production levels by closely monitoring processing steps and product flow. •
Resource Allocation:
Adjust manpower and equipment dynamically when production variances occur. •
Floor Operations:
Perform specific position jobs on the floor as needed to keep production and shipping schedules on track. •
Resource Tracking:
Organize and maintain the production floor with the proper tools and parts for the shift schedule. Quality Control & Documentation •
Quality Awareness:
Know the exact quality standards for every workstation and communicate them clearly to employees. •
Internal Relationships:
Champion the concept of internal customer and supplier relationships across the facility. •
Defect Containment:
Identify non-conforming products, ensure they are contained, and lead the team in finding countermeasures to prevent recurrence. •
Reporting:
Deliver precise documentation regarding safety incident tracking, shift productivity, and quality metrics directly to the Production Supervisor. Safety & Housekeeping •
Safety Promotion:
Actively participate in the plant's safety program to build safety awareness among shift employees. •
Hazard Mitigation:
Correct unsafe acts immediately and take quick action when workplace hazards develop. •
Compliance:
Operate in a safe manner by strictly following all company rules and safety procedures. •
Housekeeping:
Guide workers daily to maintain an orderly, clean, and safe plant floor and grounds. ________________________________________ Work Environment & Physical Requirements •
Outdoor Work:
Work outdoors for extended periods of time as required by production needs. •
Weather Exposure:
Work comfortably in varying weather conditions and temperatures, including severe heat, cold, rain, and wind. •
Physical Tasks:
Perform hands-on physical tasks comfortably within these changing environments. ________________________________________ Technical & Role Competencies •
Mathematical Skills:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Perform general mathematical calculations related to mix ratios and capacities. •
Comprehension:
Read and fully understand instructions, correspondence, and technical drawings or prints required to execute the job. •
Documentation:
Accurately log and record the results of your daily tasks and production metrics. •
Station Expertise:
Have or quickly gain sufficient knowledge of each workstation to evaluate the performance of assigned workers and trainees. •
Role Versatility:
Demonstrate success in learning and performing all functions and positions within your assigned production area. Preferred Skills & Experience •
Advanced Forklift Operation:
Extensive experience operating forklifts to safely transport wide and long objects across varied outdoor terrain. •
Industrial Coating:
Prior experience with industrial painting applications using handheld sprayers. High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.