Production Supervisor

Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Salary: $70,000–$80,000/year (DOE)
Additional Compensation: Bonus Opportunity
Position Type: Management / Exempt

Blue Worx is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee first-shift manufacturing operations in Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for leading production employees, maintaining safety and quality standards, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring production goals are consistently met.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing leadership, high-volume production, Lean manufacturing, employee development, and continuous improvement
.

This is a hands‑on leadership position with responsibility for supervising up to 120 production employees in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The Production Supervisor will manage daily manufacturing operations while ensuring production teams meet established safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
.

This individual will be responsible for workforce planning, employee performance, production efficiency, troubleshooting, and process improvements. The Supervisor will work closely with management, Human Resources, maintenance, and other departments to maintain smooth production operations.

• Directly supervise and manage up to 120 manufacturing employees

• Plan, organize, and direct daily first-shift production activities

• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals are achieved

• Monitor staffing levels, production requirements, and equipment availability

• Assign daily work responsibilities and establish production priorities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment

• Identify and resolve production delays, equipment problems, and workflow issues

• Coordinate with maintenance and other departments to minimize downtime

• Ensure proper identification, handling, and storage of materials and finished products

• Maintain visual management controls throughout production areas

• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training production employees

• Coach, develop, and evaluate employee performance

• Address performance issues and coordinate disciplinary actions with Human Resources

• Manage employee attendance and approve timekeeping records

• Review and approve employee time‑off requests

• Ensure employees receive appropriate training and cross‑training

• Maintain accurate employee training records

• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment

• Communicate production expectations and performance goals to employees

• Implement Lean manufacturing principles to improve production efficiency

• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimize workflow

• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality

• Lead and participate in problem‑solving initiatives

• Monitor production performance and identify areas for improvement

• Support initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving quality, and increasing output

• Utilize production metrics and operational data to support decision‑making

• Ensure employees follow all established safety policies and procedures

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment

• Monitor equipment and processes to ensure compliance with quality requirements

• Support compliance with TS16949 and ISO 14001 standards

• Identify potential safety hazards and take appropriate corrective action

• Ensure employees receive required safety training

• Maintain proper housekeeping and safe equipment operating…