Manufacturing Supervisor - Foamline

About the role

Location: Plant Level. Reports to: Value Stream Manager. Scope: 6–10 Group Leaders / Team Leaders.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance of their assigned production area. This position leads a team of Team Leaders who oversee front-line operators to ensure consistent execution of the ASD Lean Operating System. The Supervisor drives operational discipline through daily management, visual controls, and leader standard work (LSW). This role ensures adherence to production schedules, manages labor and time reporting, and develops front-line leaders through coaching, feedback, and accountability. The Supervisor is expected to be a visible leader — spending significant time in the work area conducting Gemba walks, facilitating problem-solving, and ensuring standard work and processes are followed.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Leadership & Daily Management: Lead the daily operations of assigned production areas, ensuring adherence to Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SPQDCC) targets. Conduct daily shift start-up and end-of-shift meetings to review previous performance and current priorities. Ensure effective shift hand-offs, communicating key performance updates, downtime issues, and safety concerns. Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real time. Translates strategic intent into execution of safety, quality, and production initiatives.
• People Management & Administration: Directly manage and develop 6–10 Group Leaders / Team Leaders. Manage and approve all timekeeping, including hours worked, overtime, vacation, personal, and sick time in the company timekeeping system. Monitor attendance, address issues promptly, and ensure accurate labor reporting. Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and progressive discipline when required. Promote positive employee relations, consistent communication, and accountability at all levels. Leads the review of team member experience survey results — celebrates strengths and drives action plans to improve high-impact leading indicators.
• Safety & 5S Leadership: Ensure all safety procedures and PPE standards are followed; model safe behaviors at all times. Conduct daily safety huddles and follow up on incidents, near-hits, and corrective actions. Partner with E