1st Shift Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and supporting associates to meet production and shipping schedules, ensuring all products are made and shipped accurately and in accordance with customer specifications. This role oversees training, process adherence, and documentation of process improvements to support audit readiness. The Supervisor drives safe, efficient daily operations, supports cross‑shift communication for smooth transitions, and ensures alignment with Flexfab’s strategic goals, business objectives, and HEARTS culture.

• Supervise daily production and shipping activities to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure employees are safe and are properly trained and consistently follow established processes and procedures.
• Coordinate and communicate with team to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with customer requirements.
• Review schedules, allocate resources, and adjust priorities as needed to meet customer demand.
• Document process improvements and update procedures to maintain audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Process Team, Purchasing, and Document Control.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.
• Maintain strong communication with other shifts to support an orderly transfer of work and information.
• Promote a clean, safe work environment and reinforce company safety standards.
• Monitor and communicate daily performance metrics.

• Safety and Quality
• Schedule adherence and on‑time delivery
• Training completion and competency levels
• Process compliance and audit readiness
• Team engagement and development
• Reduction in nonconformances, delays, and process waste

• Education:
  
  Preferably pursuing or holding a college degree, or completion of relevant certificate programs.
• Previous experience as a production supervisor, PA, or demonstrated leadership capability.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to use collaborative, "win‑win" conflict‑resolution techniques.
• Ability to problem‑solve, make sound decisions, and support others as needed.
• Technical experience in a shipping or logistics environment is desired.
• Familiarity with LN, Master Planning Board, and Baan IV preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data to drive improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Experience leading departmental or cross‑functional projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrates the Flexfab Values of Humble HEARTS.

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, and varying temperatures.
• Rotation between buildings/departments will be required.
• Hands‑on supervisory role requiring time on the production floor.
• Bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and extended periods of standing or walking.
• Standard work hours with potential for overtime or schedule adjustments based on business needs.

• Manage Conflict
• Drive Results
• Plan & Align
• Decision Quality
• Develop Others
• Direct Work
• Ensure Core Values are Followed—HEARTS
• Instill Trust

• Honesty – Do the right thing
• Excellence – Continuously search for ways to exceed expectations
• Accountability – Take extreme ownership
• Respect – Recognize the values of each associate
• Teamwork – Collaborate, Communicate, Take Action
• Support – Individuals, Organizations, and Community

Flexfab is an equal opportunity employer, to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
This position requires access to technical data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Only U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) are eligible.

Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport Team Leaders/Supervisors