Production Supervisor

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The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations for assigned production cells ensuring safe efficient and high-quality output that meets production schedules and customer commitments. This role drives team performance through strong leadership effective planning and continuous improvement while fostering a positive accountable and inclusive work environment.

This position requires the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment influence cross-functional partners and develop team capability in alignment with business goals.

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 6AM-5PM (Mon-Fri & weekends as needed. Start and end times may vary.)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coach and develop hourly team members to achieve production quality delivery and EH&S objectives.

• Plan and coordinate staffing production schedules and daily operations to meet customer demand.

• Monitor performance metrics and proactively address gaps to drive results.

• Promote and model a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EH&S standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships (Materials Engineering Supply Chain HR Finance EH&S IT) to resolve issues and improve performance.

• Effectively manage competing priorities operational challenges and changing business needs.

• Support new product launches and adapt to market or production changes.

• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability engagement and development.

• Identify and develop talent to support succession planning and organizational growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Proven ability to motivate coach and hold teams accountable for results.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities solve problems and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems (e.g. JDE) and HRIS (e.g. ADP) preferred.

• Familiarity with production environments such as assembly machining or fabrication is a plus.

• Willingness to learn adapt and grow within the organization.

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelors degree preferred.

• Prior leadership experience (leading 20 employees) required.

• OSHA 10 or equivalent safety training preferred.

Core Competencies

• Leadership presence and emotional intelligence

• Accountability and results orientation

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Effective communication and active listening

• Collaboration and relationship-building across all levels

• Time management and organizational effectiveness

• Commitment to safety and ethical practices

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