Area Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Develop and manage production schedules, departmental workloads, and labor allocation.
• Cook up production activities to meet customer delivery requirements and operational objectives.
• Cook with planning and scheduling teams to ensure material availability and on-time order fulfillment.
• Analyze workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
• Aid with inventory control and production planning activities.
• Assist with engineering change implementation and ensure manufacturing processes remain aligned with current specifications.
• Verify accuracy of manufacturing, sales, and engineering documentation to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support and enforce ISO-based quality systems and procedures.
• Lead quality-focused initiatives, inspections, documentation, and training efforts.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing, product, and customer quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and improve written procedures, work instructions, and standardized processes.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and accountability.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing employees.
• Conduct interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities.
• Foster employee engagement while promoting teamwork and professional development.
• Lead cross-training initiatives to improve workforce flexibility and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate department meetings and communicate organizational goals and expectations.
• Resolve employee concerns and promote a positive, respectful work environment.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace safety, ergonomics, and operational practices.
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and company compliance requirements.

Systems & Administrative Responsibilities

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support production scheduling and operational planning.
• Maintain key production, quality, and labor performance metrics.
• Prepare reports and communicate operational performance to leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in an ISO-certified manufacturing operation.
• Experience with production scheduling, inventory management, and workforce planning.
• Ability to create and maintain written procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Experience resolving manufacturing, product, and customer-related issues.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing best practices.

Desired Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Strong business acumen and continuous improvement mentality.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and production demands.