First Line Supervisor Test

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