Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

A rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company is opening a new, state-of-the-art production site in Mesa, Arizona and is hiring an experienced Production Supervisor to support this expansion.

This is a hands‑on leadership role reporting to the Operations Manager, responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations and ensuring production targets are met across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The ideal candidate brings strong floor leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and experience driving team performance in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead and supervise production operators and day‑to‑day shop floor activity

• Assign work, manage priorities, and monitor performance to ensure production goals are achieved

• Coach, train, and develop employees to build a strong, reliable production team

• Ensure production schedules are met by adjusting labor, workflow, and resources as needed

• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other teams to optimize production flow

• Promote and enforce safety standards, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment

• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and standardization

• Track production output, downtime, labor performance, and operational metrics

• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly production reporting

• Maintain and reinforce standard work practices and operational discipline

• Identify and resolve quality issues within the manufacturing process

• Communicate production status, risks, and constraints to leadership and stakeholders

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor (or similar manufacturing leadership role)

• Experience working in an environment with safety, quality, and delivery KPIs

• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar)

• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills

• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a high‑growth environment

• Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)

• Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC and standard work processes

• Working knowledge of CAD or design tools is a plus