Production Supervisor
What's it like to be a Production Supervisor?
A Production Supervisor optimises the daily operations in manufacturing, minimising production costs and issues. They set daily, weekly, or monthly production targets for staff and employees. They oversee the production schedule, workflow assignments, and shift scheduling. Production Supervisors ensure quality and safety control parameters are met. They also troubleshoot problems that may delay production. Production Supervisors report to management through performance and progress reports.
Tasks and duties
- Overseeing daily operations and ensuring production targets are met.
- Assigning workflow assignments and shift schedules.
- Ensuring that production follows safety procedures and equipment maintenance.
- Inspecting production outputs according to company specifications.
- Identifying and troubleshooting any production issues.
- Making performance and progress reports for management.
- Enforcing company, industry, and government regulations.
How to become a Production Supervisor
To work as a Production Supervisor, a diploma in engineering or a related field is usually required.
Graduate with a diploma or bachelor degree in engineering or an industry-related field.
Apply for an entry-level position in manufacturing or production operations. Positions may vary based on industry. Examples include Mechanical Engineer, Service Technician, Quality Assurance Engineer, and Production Engineer.
Gain 3-5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing or production operations.
Pursue promotion to a supervisory or managerial role, such as Production Assistant Supervisor, Assistant Factory Manager, and Production Assistant.
Apply for positions such as Production Supervisor, Planning and Production Manager, or Production Executive.
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