Production Supervisor - 2603687 published for both shifts

About the role

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the HVAC manufacturing industry to find an experienced Production Supervisor ready to take ownership of daily operations and lead high-performing manufacturing teams. Located in Charlotte, NC, the role involves leading daily operations across multiple air‑cooled chiller assembly lines in a fast‑paced, high‑mix environment, owning performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing frontline talent, reinforcing standard work, removing production barriers, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safe, Effective Operations
  • Champion a zero-incident culture and ensure compliance with EHS standards.
  • Conduct daily 5S and safety walks, identify hazards, and drive immediate corrective actions.
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive measures.
  • Reinforce safe behaviors through consistent coaching and accountability.
• Deliver Production Results
  • Lead multiple air-cooled chiller assembly lines to achieve daily and weekly production targets.
  • Allocate labor strategically to meet takt time and respond to changing product demands.
  • Identify, escalate, and remove constraints affecting throughput in real time.
  • Ensure effective shift handoffs and clear communication of priorities.
  • Monitor and drive key metrics, including safety, FPY, defects, production attainment, and labor efficiency.
• Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure adherence to standard work and established quality processes.
  • Lead containment and resolution of defects in partnership with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Use structured problem-solving tools, including 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis, to eliminate recurring issues.
  • Support layered process audits and ensure findings are addressed.
  • Lead and support kaizen events and daily continuous improvement activities.
  • Sustain and continuously improve 5S standards.
  • Partner with Industrial Engineering to optimize line balance, flow, and standard work.
• Develop High-Performing Teams
  • Directly lead and develop hourly operators and team leads.
  • Establish clear expectations and provide meaningful, consistent feedback.
  • Coach employees and manage performance effectively.
  • Build workforce capability through training, cross-training, and skills development.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and ownership.