Production Supervisor (1st shift)
Position Summary
Standard Iron has been a leader in contract manufacturing for over 90 years, delivering quality products and innovative solutions to customers across various industries. We are committed to our Core Values of Commitment To Our People, To Our Customers & To Action. We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Production Supervisor – Fabrication & Powder Coat Paint to lead and support our manufacturing team.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and support employees in the fabrication and powder coat paint departments to promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and high performance.
Production Planning: Coordinate daily production activities to ensure schedules, customer requirements, quality standards, and delivery expectations are met.
Employee Supervision: Assign work, monitor performance, provide direction, and ensure employees have the training, resources, and support needed to perform their jobs successfully.
Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Quality Management: Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards. Investigate quality concerns and work with team members to implement corrective actions.
Fabrication Oversight: Supervise fabrication processes and ensure employees follow established procedures, work instructions, and production requirements.
Powder Coat Paint Oversight: Oversee powder coat and paint preparation processes to ensure proper part preparation, finishing, quality, and production flow.
Problem Solving: Identify production issues, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Work with employees and other departments to develop and implement effective solutions.
Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and employee engagement.
Training & Development: Train, coach, and develop employees while identifying opportunities for cross-training and skill development.
Performance Management: Provide regular feedback, recognize positive performance, and address attendance, performance, and behavioral concerns in accordance with company policies.
Multi-Tasking & Prioritization: Effectively manage multiple priorities, production challenges, and employee needs while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and customer commitments.
Communication: Maintain clear communication with employees, management, production control, engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments.
Department Coordination: Work closely with other supervisors and departments to maintain efficient workflow and minimize production delays.
Reporting & Documentation: Complete production reports, employee documentation, timekeeping approvals, and other required records accurately and on time.
Qualifications
Leadership Experience: Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Manufacturing Experience: Experience in fabrication, metal manufacturing, powder coating, painting, or related manufacturing processes preferred.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills with the ability to resolve issues in a fast-paced production environment.
Multi-Tasking: Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and changing production demands.
Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation.
Computer Skills: Proficient with basic computer programs and manufacturing systems.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform the physical requirements of the position.