First line supervisors have to manage the labor to meet production targets. They need to possess good managerial and administrative skills. They need to deal with various skill sets within a production climate. This includes, but is not limited to, assemblers, machinists, maintenance, material handlers, and team/group leaders.

Their key tasks include:

• Monitor the quality of the employees' work and provide any assistance needed to ensure quality products and the safety of the employees. 
• Assure proper management of all production shifts and employees. 
• Coordinate manufacturing needs with other departments and support other departments in attaining the company's mission of customer satisfaction. 
• Assure that the necessary training is provided for employees. 
• Assure the effectiveness and accuracy of equipment and tooling used in the manufacturing operation. 
• Assist in diagnosing equipment and tooling malfunctions. 
• Expedite and coordinate repairs and/or replacements with department and plant maintenance and engineering groups. 
• Anticipate production problems (i.e., material outages, equipment malfunctions), and where feasible, develop and implement preventive action to offset a loss of production and/or poor-quality production. 
• Provide input regarding cost reductions, work simplification, production scheduling, labor planning, and process improvement. 

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• PLANNING AND COORDINATING - Abstract Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude
• CRITICAL THINKING - Logical Reasoning
• STRONG COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS - Verbal Ability and Verbal Reasoning