Supervisor 2nd 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:

• Lead and Develop Your Team

  • Lead motivate and support a diverse team of production employees.

  • Translate production priorities into clear work assignments and expectations.

  • Develop schedules that accommodate changing workloads and maximize available resources.

  • Provide ongoing coaching feedback and performance evaluations.

  • Recognize strong performance and identify opportunities for employee development.

  • Address employee concerns and resolve conflict fairly professionally and promptly.

  • Reinforce company policies and partner with HR and Plant Management when corrective action is needed.

• Keep Production Moving

  • Monitor daily production activity and adjust staffing materials and priorities as needs change.

  • Coordinate workflow across departments to ensure clear communication regarding orders and schedules.

  • Expedite rush orders samples shortages and other critical customer requirements.

  • Work closely with Quality Engineering Maintenance and other partners to resolve operational issues.

  • Remove barriers that could affect product flow productivity or on-time delivery.

  • Use production data and sound judgment to make timely informed decisions.

• Champion Quality and Continuous Improvement

  • Review product specifications and ensure materials and finished products meet quality and customer requirements.

  • Monitor production metrics to identify trends gaps and improvement opportunities.

  • Apply Lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

  • Support 5S activities and other continuous-improvement initiatives.

  • Help identify root causes and coordinate practical sustainable corrective actions.

  • Encourage employees to contribute ideas and take ownership of process improvements.

• Promote a Safe and Compliant Workplace

  • Maintain a safe clean organized and respectful work environment.

  • Consistently enforce safety requirements company policies and proper use of personal protective equipment.

  • Encourage employees to actively participate in creating a strong safety culture.

  • Support compliance with applicable environmental safety and workplace regulations.

  • Maintain accurate records including timecards training documentation production reports and performance reviews.

• Support Materials and Inventory Accuracy

  • Monitor inventory levels usage and material availability to support production needs.

  • Help minimize inventory errors shortages waste and unnecessary costs.

  • Prepare reports related to production performance inventory usage and order status.

  • Use MRP/ERP systems and other software tools to monitor production manage materials and communicate changes.

What You Bring

• Required Qualifications
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Three to five years of supervisory experience in industrial sewing assembly or a comparable manufacturing environment.
  • At least two years of experience using an MRP or ERP system for production planning material management or operational reporting.
  • Working knowledge of production scheduling inventory control quality requirements manufacturing processes and workplace safety.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead motivate coach and hold employees accountable.
  • Strong communication conflict-resolution organization and time-management skills.
  • Ability to analyze production challenges identify root causes and coordinate corrective action.
  • Reliability attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Associate or bachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations Management or a related field.
  • Experience in automotive transportation commercial-vehicle heavy-equipment foam or furniture manufacturing.
  • Experience working within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 requirements.
  • Experience with Smartsheet or a comparable workflow-management tool.
  • Forklift experience or certification.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.

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