Production Supervisor 2nd/3rd shift

As a Production Supervisor at KTP, you'll lead your team in producing high-quality products while ensuring safety and efficiency on your shift. You'll be responsible for maintaining safety standards, overseeing staffing levels, and managing documentation related to production and quality. Additionally, you will need to foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork while coaching and mentoring your team members.

KTP prefers candidates for the Production Supervisor role to have an Associate’s degree in supervision or operations management, along with 2-4 years of experience in supervising production employees in a manufacturing setting. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications are essential qualifications.

At KTP, we prioritize career development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and advancement for Production Supervisors. You’ll receive mentorship, training, and continuing education opportunities, such as tuition reimbursement programs, to help you expand your skills and take on greater responsibilities within the company as we grow.

The work schedule for a Production Supervisor at KTP is Monday to Thursday, from 4:30 PM to 2:30 AM. This off-shift schedule allows you to lead your team during non-traditional hours while fostering a productive and efficient work environment.

KTP's culture centers around safety, respect, and teamwork. As a Production Supervisor, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values each team member and their contributions. Our emphasis on strong work ethics and community involvement ensures that you're not just a number; you are an integral part of KTP's ongoing success.

It’s essential to articulate a leadership style that emphasizes motivation, support, and collaboration. As a Production Supervisor, your response should highlight how you lead by example, promote teamwork, and inspire others to reach their full potential.

Addressing safety concerns is vital in this role. Share specific strategies you implement to ensure safety, such as regular training, maintaining open communication channels, and conducting safety audits. This showcases your commitment to prioritizing safety in operations.

Discuss your familiarity with quality control procedures in a manufacturing setting. Provide examples of how you have implemented or improved these processes to meet or exceed standards, demonstrating your capability in managing production quality.

Provide a detailed scenario where you effectively mediated a conflict, focusing on how you listened to both parties and facilitated a solution that reinforced team collaboration and strengthened working relationships.

Explain your approach to prioritization, highlighting tools or methods you use to assess and organize tasks based on urgency and importance, ensuring that all production goals are met efficiently.

Talk about different techniques you use to motivate your team, such as recognition programs, setting achievable goals, and providing constructive feedback to foster a positive work environment that encourages high performance.

Detail your strategies for assessing workforce requirements during peak times, including how you determine when to bring in additional staff or adjust assignments to maintain safety, quality, and productivity.

Discuss your approach to address underperformance, stressing the importance of open communication, setting clear expectations, and providing support to help team members improve in their roles.

Share a project example that highlights your project management skills, the challenges faced, the steps taken to ensure success, and the positive outcome, including any measurable results or improvements.

Reflect on various aspects of the role but emphasize the importance of safety and fostering a collaborative team environment, as these elements are critical to maintaining efficiency and quality in production.