Production Supervisor

At Steele Solutions we design and manufacture innovative material handling and workplace infrastructure solutions that help some of the worlds leading companies optimize their operations. Our team is built on a culture of safety accountability continuous improvement and customer focus. As we continue to grow we are looking for leaders who are passionate about developing people improving processes and driving operational excellence.

Joining Steele Solutions means becoming part of a collaborative organization where your leadership directly impacts production performance employee development product quality and customer satisfaction. We invest in our employees through competitive pay comprehensive benefits career development opportunities and a workplace that values teamwork and innovation.

Reporting to the Plant Manager the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing operations on 2nd shift. This role provides direct leadership to production employees while ensuring safety quality productivity and delivery objectives are achieved.

The Production Supervisor serves as a key leader within the operation promoting a culture of accountability continuous improvement employee engagement and operational excellence. This position collaborates closely with Production Engineering Quality Procurement Maintenance and Project Management teams to support production goals and customer commitments.

• Lead coach and develop production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies procedures and PPE requirements.
• Drive accountability for safety quality productivity attendance and workplace standards.
• Assign work effectively and monitor employee performance to ensure production schedules and operational objectives are met.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency reduce costs improve quality and support operational excellence.
• Identify and resolve production issues while minimizing downtime and maintaining workflow.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently within assigned production areas.
• Coordinate staffing needs employee schedules and daily production requirements.
• Manage employee attendance call-ins and related documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Lead employee training and development initiatives to build workforce capability and engagement.
• Participate in workforce planning and provide recommendations regarding personnel equipment and space requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering Project Management Procurement Quality and Maintenance teams to ensure successful execution of production objectives.
• Communicate production status performance metrics challenges and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork accountability and continuous improvement.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree in Manufacturing Operations Business or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 2-5 years of supervisory team lead or leadership experience.
• Experience leading production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production-related computer systems.
• Ability to interpret production schedules reports and operational data.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

This position works closely with:

• Plant Manager
• Production Teams
• Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Procurement
• Maintenance
• Human Resources
• Safety Team

This position is responsible for supervising production employees and carrying out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:

• Training and coaching employees.
• Assigning and directing work.
• Monitoring and evaluating performance.
• Supporting employee development.
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving issues.
• Administering corrective actions when appropriate.
• Promoting employee engagement and accountability.

While performing the duties of this position employees regularly stand walk communicate and operate equipment within a manufacturing environment.

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility.
• Occasional lifting and movement of materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely navigate manufacturing work areas.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

This position is based in a manufacturing facility and routinely works around moving machinery industrial equipment forklifts and overhead cranes.

The use of required personal protective equipment including eye and hearing protection is mandatory.

Steele Solutions offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Steele Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce committed to safety innovation and operational excellence.