Production Supervisor

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys being on the production floor, developing your team, and driving improvements in safety, quality, and productivity?

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead 2nd Shift operations and play a key role in ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys working directly with Group Leaders and Associates, solving problems in real time, developing employees, and continuously improving manufacturing processes.

• Lead daily 2nd Shift production operations and ensure production schedules and quality standards are met.
• Provide leadership and direction to Group Leaders, Assistant Group Leaders, Line Leaders, and Production Associates.
• Spend significant time on the production floor observing operations, identifying opportunities, and addressing issues quickly.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
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• Monitor production performance and identify countermeasures for delays, quality issues, safety concerns, and productivity challenges.
• Partner with Group Leaders to ensure standard operating procedures, work instructions, and 4S standards are followed and maintained.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Coach and develop Group Leaders in leadership, technical skills, problem-solving, and employee management.
• Ensure effective communication and a smooth handoff between shifts.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee training, evaluations, counseling, and disciplinary matters when necessary.
• Help identify staffing and manpower requirements in partnership with Production Management, Production Control, and Human Resources.
• Develop and implement training programs for new and temporary employees, particularly during their first 21 days.
• Monitor areas impacting production efficiency, including standard times, TPM, quality checks, and productivity.
• Support compliance with production-related requirements within the company's Quality Management System.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production Control, HR, and other departments to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Help Group Leaders develop Standard Operation Sheets, setup procedures, tool-change procedures, and equipment checklists.
• Attend production and management meetings as required.
• Conduct routine building and security checks.
• Address employee concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the Production Department and overall operation.

You will have direct leadership responsibility for:

You will also provide indirect leadership and direction to 50+ Production Associates
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• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or related manufacturing certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
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• Strong understanding of manufacturing efficiency, gauging, standard times, Kanban, and traceability.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, train, and develop a large production team.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to make decisions and solve problems on the production floor.
• A demonstrated history of stability and long-term commitment in previous manufacturing roles
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Competitive Pay: $65,000 - $73,000 - based on experience

Company Offers Full Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Options

Career Growth Opportunities with a growing organization that promotes from within

Stable Full-Time Position with a company committed to long-term success

The successful candidate will be more than someone who can manage a production schedule. We're looking for a proven manufacturing leader who builds teams, develops people, solves problems, and takes ownership of results
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