Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet schedule, throughput, and delivery targets for all aspects of production activities, including assembly, testing, material delivery, and personnel management.
• Assign work priorities, coordinate staffing levels, and balance workloads across departments, conducting daily production huddles to communicate, address challenges, and reinforce organizational goals.
• Monitor production metrics (yield, scrap, cycle time, throughput) and take corrective action as needed.
• Maintain strong presence on the production floor to coach, support, and guide employees, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning among production team members.
• Identify weaknesses in existing workflows, documentation, and standards; lead initiatives to strengthen foundational processes.
• Implement lean manufacturing tools (5S, standard work, visual controls, root-cause analysis, etc.).
• Collaborate with production engineering and leadership teams to improve process flow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Standardize and document operating procedures to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and customer specifications, implementing preventative measures to reduce defects, rework, and variability in processes.
• Partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve nonconformances and drive corrective actions.
• Reinforce quality culture through employee training, audits, and daily reinforcement.
• Enforce all company safety policies and ensure a safe work environment at all times.
• Lead safety training, conduct regular audits, and proactively address hazards.
• Foster a culture of safety ownership where employees actively participate in safe work practices.
• Strengthen employee skills through structured cross-training and competency development.
• Lead onboarding efforts for new hires, ensuring consistent understanding of processes and expectations.
• Conduct regular performance coaching and support employees in meeting development goals.
• Promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees feel valued and engaged.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role (Supervisor, Team Lead, Coordinator, or similar).
• Proven success in improving production processes, reducing waste, and boosting operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in fast-growing, scaling environments with evolving operational frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to coach, train, and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with root-cause analysis tools.
• Able to balance short-term production demands with long-term process development initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role (Supervisor, Team Lead, Coordinator, or similar).
• Experience in mid-size manufacturing (25–150 employees) with rapid growth trajectories.
• Background in building or rebuilding manufacturing fundamentals (standard work, training systems, KPIs).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix production settings.