Production Supervisor

Overview

Trojan Battery Company is looking for a Production Supervisor to partner with a dynamic and analytical group. The role directs, supervises, organizes, and assigns work while maintaining high quality and productivity in a high‑growth environment.

• Lead in assigning all production activities for all shifts.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure the facility meets OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Assume responsibilities of Emergency Response Coordinator.
• Ensure product quality, process control, work techniques, and methods meet standards.
• Apply Six Sigma tools to improve processes and eliminate waste.
• Use Plex to manage inventory, produce schedules, create orders, report production and receive product.
• Perform production planning operations utilizing MRP outputs, inputs, and signal reports, pegging planned orders to drive work orders to on‑time completion.
• Monitor and control budgets for all departments using P.M.C.
• Set up controls for scrap and evaluate data to reduce scrap.
• Plan and schedule change‑overs to equipment and review equipment set‑ups.
• Assign work to Team Leads to ensure a safe environment, high‑quality product, and productivity.
• Organize all production activities for departments, including assembly line planning and operations.
• Review production schedules, materials and manpower resources to coordinate personnel for maximum production objectives.
• Collaborate with Environmental, Quality Control, Maintenance, Engineering, Scheduling, and Manufacturing to implement programs for cost reductions, work simplification, tooling trials, methods, and schedules.
• Implement safety and environmental devices/equipment, maintain housekeeping, and monitor hazardous conditions.
• Maintain and train an efficient workforce in accordance with skill requirements and schedules.
• Attend training and keep abreast of new developments relevant to the position.
• Manage departmental performance measures and report to production manager.
• Track daily, weekly, monthly, and annual production metrics/KPIs.
• Analyze plant floor operations, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct meetings with floor personnel to ensure work delegation and deadline compliance.
• Implement continuous improvement in health, safety, security, and environmental practices.
• Resolve issues with support staff such as technicians, engineering, and materials/warehouse teams.
• Follow quality system procedures and perform other duties as required.

• Supervise multiple direct reports and manage staff through effective team building, goal setting, and motivating.
• Provide timely feedback and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Plan, organize, and delegate work assignments to meet schedules and optimize manpower and equipment.
• Manage employee work schedules and labor hours in the time and attendance system.
• Communicate information to subordinates and train employees.
• Identify cross‑training needs and resources.
• Train and develop employees for job advancement and enhancement.
• Establish a positive work environment that instills good morale.

• Minimum three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation; battery industry preferred.
• Associate’s degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to resolve disputes and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong multitasking, self‑starter, and team‑building abilities.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement experience.
• Proficient in ERP and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in an ISO environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interface with internal and external customers.
• Flexible shift availability.
• Proficient in English; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• 401(k) / 401(k) Roth
• Disability Income (specific locations and/or classification)
• Group Legal Services
• Corporate 529 College Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Volunteer and Company Sponsored Philanthropy Trips