PURPOSE:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safe efficient and compliant manufacturing operations within their assigned department(s) or shift(s). Reporting to the Operations Manager this role oversees day-to-day production activities ensures adherence to quality and process standards and drives productivity cost control and employee engagement. The Production Supervisor leads through frontline supervision and/or department leads and is accountable for achieving operational targets while fostering a safe respectful and high-performing work environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Safety & Compliance Leadership
- Lead and promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all company safety policies and legal requirements.
- Maintain a safe injury-free work environment through training coaching and enforcement of safe work practices.
- Ensure employees are properly trained in safety procedures and maintain consistent housekeeping standards.
Production & Process Execution
- Plan organize and supervise daily production activities in accordance with schedules customer requirements and capacity.
- Ensure adherence to process control procedures operating instructions and quality control requirements.
- Monitor throughput earned hours and productivity targets to meet or exceed budgeted performance.
- Maintain process control and operational discipline within assigned areas of responsibility.
People Leadership & Employee Relations
- Lead coach and develop employees to improve performance engagement and accountability.
- Address employee issues through effective problem resolution and consistent application of company policies.
- Conduct performance evaluations and recommend pay adjustments promotions transfers and corrective actions in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Interview select and recommend candidates for hire; maintain adequate staffing to support production needs.
Continuous Improvement & Financial Awareness
- Develop and involve employees in initiatives to improve safety quality productivity efficiency and morale.
- Apply lean manufacturing Theory of Constraints (TOC) and other continuous improvement principles within the department.
- Participate in annual budget planning for assigned areas and manage operations to meet monthly financial targets.
- Utilize financial production and inventory data to support decision-making and operational improvements.
General
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support quality and business objectives.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager
- May supervise multiple functions and/or shifts often through department or shift leads
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework or technical training in manufacturing business accounting mathematics or statistics preferred.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations or Business preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes and process control.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing Theory of Constraints (TOC) and continuous improvement concepts.
- Basic financial and budgeting acumen including earned hours labor efficiency and cost awareness.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead people drive results through others and adapt to changing operational needs.
- Proficiency with computer systems including spreadsheets production tracking inventory and planning tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to move throughout production warehouse and office environments.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise dust heat and moving equipment.
BENEFITS:
- Eligible to participate in the Companys Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan based on performance.
- 80 hours of paid time off annually plus 10 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person as defined in those regulations and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. National U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
Required Experience:
Manager
PURPOSE: The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safe efficient and compliant manufacturing operations within their assigned department(s) or shift(s). Reporting to the Operations Manager this role oversees day-to-day production activities ensures adherence to quality and process standa...
PURPOSE:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safe efficient and compliant manufacturing operations within their assigned department(s) or shift(s). Reporting to the Operations Manager this role oversees day-to-day production activities ensures adherence to quality and process standards and drives productivity cost control and employee engagement. The Production Supervisor leads through frontline supervision and/or department leads and is accountable for achieving operational targets while fostering a safe respectful and high-performing work environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Safety & Compliance Leadership
- Lead and promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all company safety policies and legal requirements.
- Maintain a safe injury-free work environment through training coaching and enforcement of safe work practices.
- Ensure employees are properly trained in safety procedures and maintain consistent housekeeping standards.
Production & Process Execution
- Plan organize and supervise daily production activities in accordance with schedules customer requirements and capacity.
- Ensure adherence to process control procedures operating instructions and quality control requirements.
- Monitor throughput earned hours and productivity targets to meet or exceed budgeted performance.
- Maintain process control and operational discipline within assigned areas of responsibility.
People Leadership & Employee Relations
- Lead coach and develop employees to improve performance engagement and accountability.
- Address employee issues through effective problem resolution and consistent application of company policies.
- Conduct performance evaluations and recommend pay adjustments promotions transfers and corrective actions in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Interview select and recommend candidates for hire; maintain adequate staffing to support production needs.
Continuous Improvement & Financial Awareness
- Develop and involve employees in initiatives to improve safety quality productivity efficiency and morale.
- Apply lean manufacturing Theory of Constraints (TOC) and other continuous improvement principles within the department.
- Participate in annual budget planning for assigned areas and manage operations to meet monthly financial targets.
- Utilize financial production and inventory data to support decision-making and operational improvements.
General
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support quality and business objectives.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager
- May supervise multiple functions and/or shifts often through department or shift leads
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework or technical training in manufacturing business accounting mathematics or statistics preferred.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations or Business preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes and process control.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing Theory of Constraints (TOC) and continuous improvement concepts.
- Basic financial and budgeting acumen including earned hours labor efficiency and cost awareness.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead people drive results through others and adapt to changing operational needs.
- Proficiency with computer systems including spreadsheets production tracking inventory and planning tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to move throughout production warehouse and office environments.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise dust heat and moving equipment.
BENEFITS:
- Eligible to participate in the Companys Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan based on performance.
- 80 hours of paid time off annually plus 10 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person as defined in those regulations and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. National U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
Required Experience:
Manager
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