Sr. Production Supervisor

Company Overview:

NDS, part of the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) family of companies, is a leading provider of stormwater, irrigation, and flow management solutions. Since 1972, NDS has helped protect and enhance properties through innovative water management products and trusted customer support. Together with ADS, we are committed to preserving water for future generations while delivering sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, infrastructure, and agricultural applications.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

The Senior Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within a designated production area to ensure that manufacturing goals related to volume, cost, quality, and safety are consistently met. This role involves coordinating staff, optimizing workflows, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure machine setup meets production and quality goals.
• Determine the machines and locations where work is to be assigned.
• Ensure a steady flow and process of work.
• Interface with Quality, Engineering, Payroll, Human Resources, and Management.
• Assign duties for the entire department daily.
• Train and supervise operators in the correct and safe use of equipment.
• Train new employees in inspection procedures and/or work instructions.
• Ensure Production Leads adhere to the responsibilities outlined in the Production Lead job description.
• Ensure employees perform their duties according to established standards and guidelines.
• Reinforce compliance with health and safety regulations, company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure employees work using the protective devices, measures, and procedures required by applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
• Ensure employees use or wear equipment, protective devices, or clothing as required by the company.
• Ensure employees are trained and follow prints, work/inspection procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure employees uphold quality standards and perform inspections before completing paperwork and/or labor entry.
• Ensure paperwork and data entry are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure machines operate at maximum efficiency and utilization.
• Organize employees to maximize work-center efficiency.
• Ensure materials are delivered to designated areas before the start of the shift.
• Report damage to machines or tooling to supervisors and/or Maintenance immediately.
• Ensure employees meet schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure finished product is delivered to the next operation and/or designated drop-off zone.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve production, quality, and safe working conditions.
• Ensure employees maintain proper housekeeping standards.
• Maintain communication flow between the company and employees.
• Assess employees’ ability to perform assigned jobs and identify when additional training or reassignment may be needed.
• Provide coaching and counseling to employees and Lead Hands as required.
• Execute progressive discipline when deemed necessary.
• Support management decisions and use diplomacy when directing employees.
• Maximize and maintain plant throughput using NBS tools.
• Comply with EHS standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage all Production KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Position Requirements:

• Five to seven years of previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret dimensional and weld prints.
• Ability to train, motivate, coach, and counsel others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with employees and all levels of management.
• Problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to take ownership and be accountable for the department.
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• Creativity and ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Work Conditions:

• Work is performed in a plant environment with frequent distractions and interruptions.
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with multiple demands and potential noise.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and climbing.
• May involve warm or cold temperatures and exposure to noise, heat, and machinery.
• Requires regular communication with employees, peers, management, and customers, including scheduling, decision-making, forecasting, and problem-solving.
• May involve an intense work atmosphere and use of a computer and phone.
• Overtime may be required.

Visual Acuity: Visual acuity is required to identify defects during inspection and read machine, tool, and written information.

Additional Information: The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested.This job description is designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed within this classification. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Duties may be added or the description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the principal duties, except where doing so would cause undue hardship for business operations. Employment is at will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Company Benefits:

NDS offers excellent benefits options as part of the total compensation package with a suite of options covering Life, Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a 401k Retirement Plans.

EEO Statement:

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.