Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Crenlo Engineered Cabs · Rochester, MN · 1 mo ago
Management$76k–$91k/yrFull-time
About the Role
Crenlo is seeking a high-output Production Supervisor to drive daily production results and continuous improvement within our Manufacturing team. This role is responsible for owning line performance — safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and material flow — and delivering results through disciplined execution, problem solving, and accountability. This is a hands-on leadership role for individuals who take ownership and operate with urgency.
Responsibilities
- Safety
- Enforce safety standards with zero tolerance for unsafe behavior
- Act immediately to correct hazards and drive a proactive safety culture
- Production Execution
- Own daily schedule attainment with no surprises
- Adjust labor and priorities in real time to maintain flow and hit targets
- Labor Efficiency
- Drive labor efficiency through proper staffing, line balance, and waste elimination
- Continuously improve Direct Labor Efficiency through disciplined execution
- Floor Leadership
- Maintain a strong, visible presence on the production floor
- Identify issues early and act immediately to prevent disruption
- Problem Solving
- Lead root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions
- Eliminate recurring issues instead of managing symptoms
- Accountability
- Hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, and quality
- Coach, train, and take corrective action when standards are not met
- Cross-Functional Execution
- Drive urgency and follow-through from Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Materials
- Escalate and resolve issues that impact production without delay
- Material Flow and Inventory Control
- Own material flow and inventory accuracy with no production loss due to system or inventory errors
- Ensure accurate, real-time material transactions including receipts, moves, issues, and completions
- Maintain alignment between physical inventory and ERP system records
- Prevent disruptions caused by shortages, mis-picks, or inaccurate inventory
- Continuous Improvement
- Implement measurable improvements to cost, quality, and throughput
- Execute lean manufacturing principles to improve flow and eliminate waste
- Workforce Development
- Build and maintain a cross-trained team with no single points of failure
- Facilitate training, coaching, and performance development
- Standards and Discipline
- Enforce high expectations for housekeeping, organization, and discipline
- Maintain a clean, controlled, and efficient work environment
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently meets or exceeds production targets
- Improves efficiency, throughput, and cost performance over time
- Maintains high inventory accuracy with no production disruptions tied to material issues
- Builds a team that performs with minimal supervision
- Eliminates recurring issues through root cause problem solving
- Creates a culture of accountability and urgency
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean manufacturing experience including Kaizen, standard work, and waste elimination
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Experience with production metrics such as efficiency, throughput, and scrap
- Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or similar ERP systems
Non-Negotiables
- Self-driven and does not wait to be told what to do
- Accountable and owns results, good or bad
- Direct and communicates clearly while setting expectations
- Resilient and performs under pressure
- Results-oriented and focused on outcomes, not activity
Who Will Struggle in This Role
- Avoids confrontation or accountability
- Relies on others to solve problems
- Hesitates to make decisions in real time
- Accepts missed targets as normal
What Top Performers Do Differently
- Run the floor constantly, not from a desk
- Identify and act on issues before they impact production
- Push both hourly and salaried teams to deliver results
- Improve the process every week, not just maintain it
- Build teams that perform even when they are not present
Pay
The compensation range for this position is $75,747 - $91,066 annually.
Schedule
The 2nd shift includes Monday - Friday 3:00pm – 1:30am. Willingness to work every other Saturday during high-demand periods to support production requirements and meet customer commitments.