Production Supervisor

Gerard Daniel Worldwide is the largest manufacturer and distributor of wire cloth and wire cloth products in North America, providing filtration and separation solutions to customers around the globe. The company has expanded its size, geographic reach, manufacturing capabilities, and product portfolio, operating six ISO 9000 certified manufacturing and service sites across the United States, Canada, and Europe. With over 5,000 different types of wire mesh in stock, Gerard Daniel also offers coiled and custom drawn wire, screens and separators, filtration components, and mechanical insulation products.

The Production Supervisor oversees daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role supervises production employees, supports production schedules, monitors productivity and quality, and ensures compliance with safety and operating procedures. The Production Supervisor works closely with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams to meet production goals and drive continuous improvement.

The essential functions of the Production Supervisor include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support production planning by establishing daily work assignments and staffing priorities.
• Monitor production capacity and identify bottlenecks impacting productivity and throughput.
• Ensure employee responsibilities are clearly defined, understood, and consistently executed.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain regular communication with employees to promote teamwork, morale, and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor, measure, and report production performance metrics including productivity, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, quality, and schedule attainment.
• Analyze performance shortfalls and implement corrective actions to improve results and operational efficiency.
• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Direct and support production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-focused operations.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality standards, safety policies, and operating procedures.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees to improve performance and skill development.
• Monitor attendance, staffing levels, and overtime requirements within assigned departments.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Production Management to resolve operational issues and support production goals.
• Promote and support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and workflow efficiency.
• Complete and maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle count activities and inventory control practices.
• Ensure production supplies and materials are available to support manufacturing requirements.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and administrative tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in wire mesh, metal fabrication, welding, steel processing, or a related industry.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing best practices.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic ERP/CRM systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:
  Regularly required to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor to supervise operations and employees. (75% to 100%)
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:
  Occasionally required to climb stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch when inspecting equipment, materials, and work areas. (25% to 50%)
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:
  Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds. (25% to 50%)
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:
  Frequently required to use computers, communication devices, hand tools, and measuring instruments for production oversight and inspections. (50% to 75%)
• Work Environment:
  Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, dust, and varying temperatures while wearing required PPE. (75% to 100%)