Production Supervisor

This position is the first point of contact for production line assemblers and serves as the critical connection between the shop floor and the Planning & Scheduling Department. The Production Supervisor is responsible for coaching, training, and developing a team of flexible, multi-skilled employees. This role is also a key contributor to production improvement initiatives, including 5S and process audits. This position provides supervision and oversight for 20+ employees within the Production Team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient product flow to meet or exceed customer demand while maintaining a safe and ergonomic work environment. Key performance measures include safety, on-time delivery, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
• Serve in a leadership role and act as the liaison between production employees and Flow Team Coaches to ensure effective planning, scheduling, and plant operations.
• Supervise and direct all aspects of assigned production lines to ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery requirements are met.
• Participate in daily morning meetings with the flow team to review operational priorities, performance metrics, staffing requirements, and production goals.
• Conduct daily start-up meetings with production employees to communicate work assignments, production schedules, safety topics, and operational expectations.
• Supervise personnel and production workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Foster and maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment, ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor and measure employee performance, providing coaching, feedback, and support to promote continuous improvement.
• Track and record employee attendance, work hours, and timekeeping accurately daily.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records and support uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Engineering to resolve operational issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex manufacturing or production operations.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, and products.
• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating teams to achieve operational goals.
• Ability to resolve routine team and operational issues while applying company policies and procedures; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Lean Manufacturing or Lean Management experience, including continuous improvement and waste reduction methodologies.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in production reporting, attendance tracking, and performance management.

Skills

• Leadership and Team Development
• Production Planning and Execution
• Safety and Quality Focus
• Inventory Control
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Communication and Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance (starts first of the month after hire)
• Life & Disability insurance (fully paid)
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Educational assistance
• $1,500 referral bonus
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility
• On-site self-service food market
• A workplace where employees grow and build long-term careers

Location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Rock Hill, SC, United States (US). Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.