Manufacturing Department Supervisor- 38th and Sheridan

Manufacturing Department Supervisor

This is a Monday-Friday leadership position located on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The general salary range is $50-$60K and includes full benefits.

The Manufacturing Department Supervisor is responsible for end-to-end production operations, with oversight of Team Leaders and assembly line staff to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective output. Accountability includes daily execution and overall performance across productivity, quality, on-time delivery, and financial results. Leadership is exercised through Team Leaders, with a strong emphasis on building capability, accountability, and engagement across a large hourly workforce.

Alignment of staffing, schedules, and resources supports production demand while promoting labor efficiency and minimizing waste. Ownership of departmental financial performance includes P&L awareness, cost control, and ongoing margin improvement through data-driven decision-making. This role is a key member of the Commercial Services management team, contributing to operational strategy, customer satisfaction, and long-term business success.

Example Duties and Activities

• Perform oversight of production operations, including review of schedules, product specifications, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure alignment of daily production activities with safety, quality, output, cost, and delivery targets.
• Communicate with customers and internal partners to clarify requirements and improve service outcomes.
• Develop and manage labor schedules to optimize workforce utilization and meet production demand.
• Monitor production status and intervene as needed to resolve issues and prevent delays.
• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and assembly line staff to drive performance and accountability.
• Assess Team Leader effectiveness and build leadership capability through feedback and mentoring.
• Promote a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and corrective action.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and cross-training to strengthen workforce capability.
• Manage departmental financial performance, including P&L awareness, labor costs, and productivity.
• Analyze key performance metrics such as labor efficiency, scrap, and cost per unit to improve results.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality and process issues.
• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and internal policies.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative actions to reduce risk and cost.
• Oversee equipment performance and coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Utilize production data to support decision-making and operational improvements.
• Deliver regular communication of performance metrics to drive alignment and accountability.

Required Competencies

• Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
• People Management
  - Enables direct reports and co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement to ensure their success and the accomplishment of departmental goals in a production, assembly, or order fulfillment environment.
• Manufacturing Operations and Process Improvement
  - Possesses familiarity with warehousing and inventory controls, lean manufacturing systems, quality management systems, and LEAN philosophies as they apply to a plant manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office.
• Communication Skills
  - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Building Collaborative Relationships
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