Production Supervisor

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products;

railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank‑monitoring systems; automated storage‑terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum‑jacketed piping and gas‑handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

OPW Clean Energy Solutions (CES):
As the adoption of alternative fuels surges, OPW is committed to shaping the future of the clean energy industry and strategically expanding into innovative realms. This vision has culminated in the establishment of the OPW Clean Energy Solutions Business Unit. At its core lies the industry‑leading enterprises, Acme Cryogenics, RegO Products, RegO Products subsidiary, Superior Products, Demaco, and SPS Cryogenics, all renowned for pioneering solutions in clean energy and the safe handling, transport, and storage of cryogenic liquids and gases.

Join us in our journey towards a safer, cleaner tomorrow. To learn more about OPW Clean Energy Solutions, please visit our website: OPW Clean Energy Solutions

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient execution of daily production activities within assigned manufacturing areas. This position provides direct leadership to production employees and is accountable for achieving established Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives, including production schedule attainment, labor productivity, quality performance, and workforce capability. The Production Supervisor translates the production plan into daily execution, identifies and escalates constraints, drives corrective actions when performance deviates from plan, and partners with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to achieve customer commitments.

The supervisor develops employee capability through training, coaching, cross‑training, qualification, and performance management.

• Lead daily production activities to achieve established safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
• Execute the daily and weekly production schedule and maintain clear accountability for schedule attainment, including development and execution of recovery actions when commitments are missed.
• Plan and allocate labor based on production requirements, employee qualifications, constraints, and priorities; manage staffing and overtime within established guidelines.
• Lead daily production and tier meetings, review performance against key metrics, assign actions, and ensure timely escalation of issues.
• Monitor and improve key operating measures including safety performance, schedule attainment, labor efficiency/productivity, first‑pass yield, rework/scrap, backlog, and other assigned KPIs.
• Identify production constraints, material shortages, equipment issues, quality concerns, and other barriers to execution; coordinate with appropriate support functions to drive timely resolution.
• Ensure employees follow approved standard work, work instructions, fabrication drawings, specifications, welding procedures, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Conduct…