1st Shift Production Supervisor

About the Role

Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met. Lead a team of production operators and set-up technicians, coordinate schedules, optimize workflow, and drive continuous improvement within the production area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to meet performance goals and company standards.
• Plan and assign work to ensure optimal use of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor production processes, adjusting workflows as needed to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Ensure all products meet quality specifications and resolve production issues promptly.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, scrap rates, and downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality departments to minimize production interruptions.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives together with management.
• Conduct shift meetings, prepare production reports, and communicate updates to management.
• Support employee training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with extrusion or metal forming operations is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with production planning and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Omega etc.).
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office).
• Basic financial understanding.
• Must read/speak English; Spanish is a plus.
• Able to work from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday-Friday.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (metal processes is a plus)
• Production planning and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Omega, etc.)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving
• Resilience and readiness for challenges

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 5:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand, bend, squat, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to use hand tools and read applicable instructions.

About the Company

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers—now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.