Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Manage a mid-sized production team, building and maintaining positive working relationships with staff
• Assist with the hiring and onboarding of new employees
• Oversee new employee training, and assess team members skills and competency gaps; facility cross training, coaching and mentoring
• Lead performance evaluations and compensation reviews
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and morale
• Assist with task delegation and provide hands-on support on the production floor as needed
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement through tools such as 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and standardized work.
• Create and maintain quality standards; track and oversee quality control for materials and finished products
• Assist with inventory management and organization
• Own the SQDCI Operational Metric Board, including: - Maintaining a database of daily and weekly incidents
  Running reports to track performance and KPIs
  Leading weekly huddles with the production team to review Performance Indicators
• Build strong collaborative relationships with peers and management team
• Participate in broader leadership initiatives as needed
• Present operational information and updates clearly to management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production management or senior supervisory experience, including significant employee management, in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodology
• Significant experience with manufacturing safety protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Drive, Docs)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Sage X3 or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
• CNC experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to staff

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, reaching, and handling objects.