Production Supervisor

Position Overview

Ameristar Perimeter Security USA, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is looking for a Production Supervisor. The role leads hourly manufacturing employees in a fast‑paced production environment to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. The supervisor provides direct supervision, coaching, and development of production team members while ensuring compliance with company policies, quality standards, and environmental requirements. They drive continuous improvement initiatives, promote a culture of accountability, and support Ameristar's commitment to manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment through active engagement and visible leadership.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and safe work practices.
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, observations, and corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive measures.

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor labor utilization, machine performance, and production efficiency.
• Coordinate staffing and work assignments to maximize productivity.
• Ensure production targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.

• Ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality concerns.
• Monitor scrap, rework, and first‑pass yield metrics.
• Support quality audits and continuous improvement activities.

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve operational goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Address employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Support training, cross‑training, and succession planning initiatives.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Participate in Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to drive operational decisions.

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Human Resources departments.
• Participate in production planning and shift turnover meetings.
• Communicate expectations, priorities, and performance results to team members.
• Escalate operational issues and resource constraints as needed.

• Safety Incident Rate
• Production Throughput
• Scrap and Rework Reduction
• Quality Performance
• Employee Engagement and Retention
• Attendance and Workforce Management

• Ability to stand and walk throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, moving equipment, and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience supervising hourly production employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and production processes.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as required.

• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, coating, roll forming, or automated manufacturing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and production metrics reporting.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
• Safety Leadership
• Team Building & Employee Development
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Results Orientation
• Planning & Organization
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Management

This role is located in Tulsa, OK.

Questions about this role? Please contact Human Resources at Amerista

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

Nearest Major Market:
Tulsa

Nearest Secondary Market:
Oklahoma