Production Supervisor

About the role

To schedule timely arrangement of customer orders by producing new product or by pulling from stocked product in accordance with shipping schedules. The production schedule must be structured to maximize production efficiencies with large material runs and minimal downtime for changeovers while still meeting customer needs. Reports to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all employees on shift
• Supervise employees, including hiring, retention, performance reviews, and discipline
• Provide training and cross‑training for employees
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment and preventive maintenance (PMs)
• Run schedule per scheduler’s specifications
• Ensure quality of all products produced and perform quality checks
• Ensure proper scanning by coil persons and truck drivers
• Orient new employees
• Manage inventory
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas
• Approve hours of work and payroll
• Provide training to shop employees
• Enforce all rules and regulations

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined
• Detail oriented
• Able to work in a team environment
• Strong interest in continuous improvement
• Ability to work with offsite locations to resolve problems
• Strong work ethic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem solver
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related area preferred
• Experience: 3+ years in steel framing, lath, and accessory environment; 1‑2 years supervisory experience (military equivalent recognized)
• Physical requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs.; standing 8+ hours per day; walking 4‑6 hours per day (off and on); body positions include squatting, bending, flexing, extending arms; grasping with both hands up to 8 hours per day; occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, and climbing (ladders/stairs)
• Mathematical skills: Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, converting fractions to decimals); ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, and caliper accurately
• Work environment: Manufacturing facility exposed to heat and cold; personal protective equipment required at all times; noise‑controlled environment; high activity level with continuous overhead crane and forklift movement

Benefits

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community Service Day