Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on, people-focused Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily operations on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who drives performance while supporting the development and well-being of their team. This role is responsible for overseeing safety, quality, delivery, staffing, production throughput — all while ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient work environment aligned with 5S and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Staffing
  • Lead and manage a production team, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with HR and operations leadership to hire, onboard, train, and retain hourly employees.
  • Create and manage shift schedules to meet production and capacity goals.
  • Provide timely coaching, performance feedback, and discipline when necessary.
• Safety & 5S
  • Champion a safety-first culture; ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Proactively identify and correct safety hazards.
  • Implement and sustain 5S practices to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Enforce quality standards and lead efforts to reduce defects and rework.
  • Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to address root causes of nonconformance.
  • Lead and participate in kaizen and process improvement initiatives.
• Production & Delivery
  • Ensure daily production targets and delivery schedules are met or exceeded.
  • Monitor workflow, machine utilization, and crew assignments to meet capacity demands.
  • Escalate and resolve production barriers in real time.
• Accountability & Communication
  • Conduct daily shift startup meetings and Gemba walks.
  • Maintain clear communication with other shifts, departments, and leadership.
  • Track and report KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
  • Hold team members accountable to standards and expectations.
• Team Development
  • Identify training gaps and cross-train team members to increase flexibility and capability.
  • Act as a mentor and coach to develop future leaders.
  • Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Welding and fabrication and/or machining experience preferred
• Minimum of three years leading in operations environments or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Minimum of two years leading and furthering a lean culture that utilized lean methodologies and tools
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Effective leader of people who can articulate a vision that inspires and motivates followership
• Able to build trusting relationships with Operations team members and leaders across the organization
• Proven experience developing and coaching direct reports with a focus on results, lean thinking, and people development
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and strategic skills
• Strong business acumen
• Efficient in using common computer programs like Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience using ERP systems

First Shift hours vary by week, typically Monday–Friday 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM with occasional mandatory Saturdays.