Production Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations and personnel within the Production department, ensuring all safety, quality, and operational standards are upheld and production goals are consistently met. This hands-on role fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork. The Supervisor plays a key role in training, performance feedback, and process improvement while maintaining a strong floor presence to resolve issues, remove obstacles, and support a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all employees and production activities within assigned area.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures; promote a safety-first culture by modeling safe behaviors and holding team members accountable to safety expectations.
• Maintain working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and quality requirements.
• Ensure established production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Complete daily production reports and ensure operational data is accurately recorded and communicated.
• Partner with internal teams (quality, maintenance, engineering, planning) to ensure smooth flow of work, material availability, and issue resolution.
• Provide on-the-job training and cross-training to build skill depth and bench strength within the team.
• Proactively identify and eliminate bottlenecks or inefficiencies; implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production paperwork is accurate and aligned with customer requirements.
• Participate in quality audits and lead corrective action efforts when deviations are identified.
• Promote housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe.
• Comply with all OSHA and company safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled safety training and actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed safety goals.
• Recommend improved safety practices and follow safe work habits, including proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to and ensure lockout procedures are followed during equipment cleaning or maintenance.
• Serve as a leader and resource on the floor by maintaining visibility, approachability, and consistent communication.
• Maintain flexibility to support production needs across multiple lines or shifts as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business, operations, or technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Strong working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance and safety expectations.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP or production tracking systems a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and reporting.
• Proven ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a strong focus on continuous improvement and achieving department goals.
• Ability to interpret production metrics and drive performance through clear goals and feedback.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with HSA, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability; voluntary long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave, paid holidays, and three weeks of PTO.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Limited flexible spending account (FSA).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Other optional voluntary benefits.