Supervisor of Production Workers

Production Supervisor

12+ months

$40.00-$45.00 USD per hour

Onsite (Charlotte, NC-28269)

This role is responsible for leading daily operations across air-cooled chiller assembly lines within the value stream. This role owns safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance on shift, driving execution through frontline leadership, standard work, and disciplined problem-solving. The supervisor develops team capability, enforces standards, and ensures production commitments are met in a high-mix, variable manufacturing environment.

• Own a zero-incident culture;ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with EHS standards
• Conduct daily 5S & safety walks, identify hazards, and drive immediate countermeasures
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Reinforce safe behaviors through coaching and accountability
• Lead multiple air-cooled assembly lines to achieve daily/weekly production targets
• Manage labor allocation to meet takt time and adapt to product variability
• Escalate and remove constraints impacting throughput in real time
• Ensure effective shift handoffs and clear communication of priorities
• Enforce adherence to standard work and quality processes
• Drive containment and resolution of defects;partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering
• Lead root cause problem solving (e.G., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to eliminate recurring issues
• Support layered process audits and drive accountability for findings
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve labor efficiency, throughput, and flow
• Support and lead kaizen events and daily continuous improvement activities
• Sustain and improve 5S standards across all areas of responsibility
• Partner with Industrial Engineering to optimize line balance and standard work
• Directly lead and develop a team of hourly operators and team leads
• Set clear expectations, provide daily feedback, and conduct performance management
• Build team capability through training, cross-training, and skills development
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and ownership
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve issues
• Ensure material availability and elevate shortages impacting production
• Support new product introductions, equipment ramp-ups, and process changes
• Drive key metrics: safety, quality (FPY, defects), delivery (attainment), and cost (labor efficiency)
• Lead daily tier meetings and ensure issues are tracked, prioritized, and closed
• Maintain accurate production reporting and visual management

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership.

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles (standard work, 5S, kaizen, visual management)
• Familiarity with brazing, leak testing, electrical systems, and final test processes
• Experience with MES systems and production tracking tools.
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills