Production Supervisor
Samtec Inc · Alajuela
Job description
About the role
The Production Supervisor leads a team of production associates to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous‑improvement goals. The role requires hands‑on knowledge of machines, tooling and processes, and strong people leadership.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and supervise a production team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost and ROCK (Remove, Organize, Clean, Keep) metrics.
- Ensure compliance with EHS and quality regulations, enforce PPE and LOTO procedures.
- Provide training, certify associates, and conduct regular 1:1 and team meetings.
- Monitor product quality, initiate improvements, and contain quality issues.
- Coordinate order scheduling, material availability, and machine/people capacity.
- Control overtime, drive scrap reduction and productivity gains, and manage cost performance.
Required profile
- Minimum 2 years of production or supervisory experience.
- Strong data‑analysis mindset and detail‑oriented problem‑solving skills.
- People‑management and leadership abilities, with good written and verbal English communication.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand/sit for extended periods.
Required skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
- Data analysis and reporting.
- Lean manufacturing concepts; Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
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