Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

About the role

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros. Lebanon, IN On-Site Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production team members to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and attendance goals.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure schedules are met efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production performance, identify operational challenges, and implement timely solutions to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless operations and continuous workflow.
• Drive employee development and continuous improvement initiatives through training, performance feedback, and process optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing or production experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership, supervisory, or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and workplace safety standards within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, solve problems, and drive results in a fast-paced operation.
• Experience with production management systems, quality standards, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma preferred.

Benefits

• Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.