Production Supervisor

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations during an off-shift schedule. This role is responsible for overseeing production employees, ensuring workplace safety, maintaining quality standards, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can build high-performing teams, promote continuous improvement, and support the achievement of production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.

• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, attendance, overtime, and work assignments.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and employee development.

• Mentor and train new supervisors and team leaders.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.

• Coordinate production schedules and workforce allocation to meet business and customer requirements.

• Monitor production performance and resolve operational, maintenance, and manufacturing issues.

• Analyze production reports and key performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Support lean manufacturing initiatives, process improvements, and workplace organization programs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and leadership.

• Maintain accurate operational documentation and reporting.

• Investigate production, quality, and safety concerns and implement corrective actions.

• Assist with inventory control and material flow activities as needed.

• Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.

• Assist with departmental budgeting, planning, and performance goals.

• Respond effectively to changing production needs and unexpected operational challenges.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking

• Anticipates operational needs and proactively addresses challenges.

• Supports planning efforts and aligns resources to achieve business objectives.

Team Leadership

• Leads by example and fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration.

• Motivates, develops, and empowers employees to perform at their highest level.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifies opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.

• Drives process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration

• Effectively communicates with employees, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

• Builds strong working relationships and facilitates productive teamwork.

Problem Solving

• Analyzes operational issues, identifies root causes, and implements solutions.

• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and production demands.

Organization & Execution

• Prioritizes work effectively and manages multiple responsibilities.

• Ensures production goals are achieved while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business software applications.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, TPM, 5S/6S, or similar operational excellence methodologies.

• Strong employee development and team-building experience.

• Experience in a unionized environment is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive process improvements.

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to analyze operational data.

Pay Details: $72,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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