Position Overview Hands-on Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and labor efficiencies are met. Supervise a team of 20+ employees in a fast-paced production environment while partnering closely with Production, Quality, and Shipping teams.
Key Responsibilities - Lead daily production activities to meet output, quality, and service goals.
- Supervise, train, coach, and develop production employees.
- Monitor productivity, labor utilization, waste reduction, and operational efficiencies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and KPI performance.
- Maintain a safe work environment and oversee plant safety programs.
- Conduct performance evaluations, employee coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure on-time production and shipment of products.
- Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
Requirements - Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience in the related field
- Must be a self-starter and be able to successfully execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish stated goals.
- Excellent team player able to take direction and strike a balance while providing strong leadership
- Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Proven success in leading and motivating employees through consistent, effective, and fair methods
- Regularly supervises up to 20+ employees, including such tasks as hiring, performance evaluations, assigning work, merit increases, promotions, reclassifications, discipline and discharge, and complaint resolution
- Success in training, developing, and providing direction to staff
- Must lead by example at all times and be a role model to the leads and operators on the plant floor while treating people with respect, dignity, and professionalism
- Acts in a firm, fair, and consistent manner
- Handles pressure very well
- Experience with hiring, training, and problem-solving; able to lead, coach, and mentor others
- Demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships at various levels
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as needed, particularly during high-volume periods, to ensure that departmental objectives are accomplished
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
Ideal Candidate: - 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading 20+ employees.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to motivate teams and drive productivity improvements.
- Experience with safety programs, employee development, and performance management.
- Comfortable working on the production floor in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience is a plus.
Key Traits: - Hands-on leader who leads by example.
- Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong coach and mentor who develops employees.
- Fair, consistent, and professional management style.
- Ability to handle pressure and make decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.