Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at  or @parkerhannifin.

Here at Parker, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility.

This position is for Parker Hannifin's Composite Sealing Systems Division, located in San Diego (Otay Mesa), California. The standard work hours are from Monday through Friday from 5:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The Production Supervisor oversees all daily production operations for the first shift, ensuring that productivity, safety, and quality & delivery standards are consistently met while actively engaging in hands‑on support. They are responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of material through the production cycle to meet customer demand. The Supervisor must be comfortable overseeing a diverse group of team members with limited additional leadership support.

They facilitate clear and effective communication, resolve conflicts, and motivate team members through coaching, training, and constructive feedback to promote skill development and career growth. Additionally, they analyze operational data to make informed decisions, monitor key performance indicators, and utilize tracking systems to meet daily production goals.

• Maintain responsibility for employee safety and support safety related initiatives.
• Supervise daily operations within the department to ensure productivity, efficiency, and quality of products.
• Utilize direct and/or indirect labor to maintain on‑time delivery of items within the department on a daily basis.
• Manage schedules, records, and reports related to the tracking of materials through the production cycle and the availability of production resources.
• Utilize value stream mapping to create continuous product flow throughout the production area.
• Identify employee development needs and monitor compliance with Parker policies and procedures.
• Train and develop employees to maintain a flexible workforce capable of supporting fluctuations in business demand.
• Conduct performance reviews for hourly employees as required.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels, generating tracking reports, and performing necessary data entry.li>
• Utilize visual management systems to communicate plans, progress, and continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee administrative leadership tasks, including conducting performance reviews, managing disciplinary actions, and approving timecards.
• Escalate concerns, production issues, and other necessary items to appropriate leadership or departments to ensure timely resolution and maintain operational flow.
• Support and implement training programs for team members to enhance their skills and competencies, ensuring they are equipped to meet current and future challenges.
• Lead High‑Performance Teams (HPT) to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance operational processes through 5S, BARNS and weekly HPT meetings.
• Follows established safety and environmental policies, procedures, and methods applicable to the work area.
• Participate actively in Kaizen Events as well as various continuous improvement activities deployed by the site.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory role, preferred
• 2+ years of experience applying Lean continuous improvement strategies
• SAP experience, preferred
• MSS mainframe experience, preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills…