Supervisor 1st Shift

About Us

HSM Company Historyâ ââHSM HEART Company Valuesâ ââWho is HSM to our customers

Founded in 1944 HSM is aâthird generation privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory NC and Huntersville NC we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture bedding transportation packaging automotive and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork innovation and shared success. If youre looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As a Supervisor you will:

• In this role you will lead and support a diverse production team while ensuring employees have the tools resources and direction needed to meet daily goals. You will assign work adjust schedules based on production needs coach employees address concerns and help maintain a positive and productive work environment.

• You will also monitor workflow across departments support production adjustments when schedules shift help expedite rush orders or customer priorities and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues quickly. This position requires someone who can balance people leadership with operational execution and stay focused in a high-tempo environment.

• A strong focus on safety quality and continuous improvement is essential. You will help enforce safety guidelines maintain a clean and organized work environment support Lean and 5S initiatives track production metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency reduce waste and strengthen overall performance.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is a confident fair and approachable leader who can motivate a team while maintaining high standards for safety quality and productivity. You should be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment making decisions quickly communicating clearly and helping employees understand expectations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 35 years of supervisory experience in industrial sewing assembly or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience leading coaching and developing production employees
• Knowledge of production processes quality standards and workplace safety practices
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems for production planning inventory tracking or material management
• Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to changing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel; SmartSheets experience is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stand for extended periods

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations Management or a related field
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing 5S and continuous improvement practices
• Familiarity with ISO certification standards quality control processes or VDA standards
• Forklift experience or willingness to complete certification/training
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% if needed

Why Join Us

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical dental and vision insurance plans including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire:â401(k) with company match fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of PTO company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners including Dollywood Parks & Resort Verizon Wireless and more.

EEOC

At HSM we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry marital status affectionate or sexual orientation gender identity or expression or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Required Experience:

Manager