Job Title: Production Supervisor 1st Shift Job Location:Rockbridge VA
Position Description We are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in our chiller manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for manufacturing excellence continuous improvement and team development. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring safe efficient and high-quality production working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and drive operational success.
Key Responsibilities: Production Leadership & Team Management:
Supervisor train and support a team of production employees fostering a culture of safety quality and accountability.
Monitor and manage daily production schedules to meet output targets deadlines and customer requirements.
Ensure proper staffing levels and coordinate workloads for optimal efficiency.
Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement:
Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks working closely with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) driving actions to improve throughput efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to quality standards specifications and testing protocols for chiller production.
Collaborate with quality control teams to address defects implement corrective actions and enhance overall product reliability.
Maintain strict compliance with safety regulations environmental standards and company policies.
Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with engineering supply chain and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations and seamless coordination.
Support new product introductions and product changes ensuring proper training and implementation on the production floor.
Communicate effectively with leadership and staff providing regular updates on production status and challenges.
Required Education & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering (Manufacturing Industrial Mechanical Electrical) or related field preferred or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership.
2 years of experience in manufacturing or production environment preferably in HVAC refrigeration or related industries.
Familiarity with chiller systems refrigeration components and manufacturing processes is a plus.
Strong team management coaching and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to leadership.
Experience with lean manufacturing Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and delivering high-quality products.
Black Bear Technology (B2TS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. B2TS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at B2TS are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service family medical history or genetic information family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. B2TS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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