Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

Accomplishes manufacturing objectives by supervising, organizing, and coordinating production efforts. Ensures the safe operation of equipment and processes to ensure the safety of employees.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, and directs daily production operations with an ability to anticipate and alleviate production problems, such as material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and employee-related situations, to minimize loss of work hours and achieve production and quality goals for the shift.
• Utilizes skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives.
• Exchanges timely information with other supervisors, internal and external to the designated department, on product flow and workforce needs.
• Coaches, instructs, trains, orients, and motivates employees to achieve production and quality objectives in a safe and effective manner.
• Initiates and manages departmental teams to achieve desired goals.
• Primarily responsible for coaching and developing hourly employees utilizing the hourly certification system for production departments.
• Participates in the selection and interview processes to fill hourly employee positions.
• Appraises employee performance, including recommending promotions, transfers, and work assignments.
• Initiates efforts to introduce cost reductions, work simplifications, and continuous improvements in methods or equipment.
• Supervises and leads departmental safety and housekeeping practices and maintains a constant alert for hazardous conditions, including responding to emergency situations on an as-needed basis.
• Educates employees and enforces company rules and regulations, including but not limited to, safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures, production, and quality expectations.
• Assists Human Resources in disciplinary procedures where necessary.
• Leads and participates in company-sponsored activities such as training, site projects, and safety programs.
• Primarily responsible for production-related administrative tasks such as payroll hours approval, reporting, and associated tasks.
• Performs related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership experience in a role such as Team Lead or supervisor strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional motivator, skilled in leading teams and conflict resolution.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt strongly preferred.
• Ability to supervise fast-paced industrial environment.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software, required.

Benefits

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We offer:

• Competitive pay.
• Extensive benefits that support you and your family.
• Exciting career development opportunities, including ongoing training and support to succeed.
• A culture built around strong relationships, cross-department collaboration, and sustainability-driven initiatives.
• A stable, secure environment with over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation.