Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor – 1st Shift will directly supervise manufacturing operations, supporting corporate net sales objectives by striving to consistently meet or exceed production plans, schedule attainment metrics, productivity goals, and other key performance indicators while maintaining superior product quality, a safe work environment, and employee relations.

• Directly supervise hourly production team members.
• Set performance expectations, ensuring the team has the equipment and training to complete their tasks, monitor work performance results and issue corrective actions as necessary.
• Execute the daily production plan for the respective area of responsibility.
• Monitor daily variance to plan and recommend capacity adjustments (overtime, flex labor, etc.) to execute schedule.
• Promote collaborative effort, team member engagement, autonomy, and partnership decision‑making that aligns with our employer‑of‑choice initiatives.
• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly communications to team members.
• Collaborate with engineering on troubleshooting shop‑floor challenges, special design‑requested orders and provide new product support as needed.
• Conduct interviews and help ensure successful onboarding and training plans.
• Achieve productivity goals and make necessary staffing adjustments to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate activities among various internal departments that can affect the production process (scheduling, engineering, production management, shipping, inventory control, sales and purchasing).
• Maintain work areas to meet or exceed company 5S and safety standards.
• Lead continuous‑improvement activities that enhance our key performance indicators, improve safety culture and/or advance our team‑member relations.
• Participate and assist in activities relating to the 5S and Safety Teams when necessary.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel on the upkeep and repair of tools and machinery to maximize operating capacity and longevity.
• Work with the Material Specialist to ensure inventory is properly managed and kept accurate, and support stocking requirements, cycle‑counting activities and timely receipt of manufactured and purchased part inventory.
• Develop cross‑training plans and encourage continued development of our team members.
• Perform monthly safety training for the area of responsibility, ensure team members follow necessary safety guidelines, and maintain required safety records.
• Utilize ERP, attendance and other Greenheck systems to support labor and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and conduct performance reviews as necessary.
• Maintain good working knowledge of current labor agreement (where applicable) and any applicable government regulations.

• 2‑Year Associate Degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, business administration, management, or related field of study, or equivalent experience (required).
• 4‑Year Bachelor Degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, business administration, management, or related field (preferred).
• 4–6 years of relevant work experience (required).
• 1–2 years of relevant leadership experience (required).
• Excel experience in pivot tables and VLOOKUP (preferred).
• SAP experience (preferred).

1st shift operations are from 6:00am to 2:00pm.

Base pay range: $75,000 – $95,408, varying by qualifications and performance.

• Health & Family Support
• Financial Security
• Learning & Development
• Rewards & Recognition
• Wellbeing & Mental Health
• Work‑Life Balance
• Fun Perks

Work is performed in an office setting with occasional office equipment use. Activities include sitting or standing, lifting up to 10 lbs occasionally, repetitive motion of wrists and hands, and frequent reading. Occasionally, mobility may be required for in‑person meetings.

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.