Production Supervisor

About the Role

The Production Supervisor (2nd shift base schedule is Monday - Thursday 2:30pm to 1:00am) plays a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. This position is responsible for leading production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives while developing employees, promoting accountability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Culture
  • Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leads to achieve operational goals while fostering a culture of safety, respect, inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Create an engaging work environment where employees from diverse backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their ideas and talents.
  • Build strong relationships with team members through regular communication, feedback, recognition, and performance coaching.
  • Promote a positive employee experience by addressing concerns proactively, resolving conflicts effectively, and encouraging collaboration across teams.
  • Support talent development through training, cross-training, skills advancement, succession planning, and continuous feedback.
• Operations Management
  • Direct and coordinate daily production activities, including reviewing work orders, scheduling resources, establishing priorities, and ensuring production goals are achieved.
  • Monitor production performance and resource utilization to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
  • Conduct regular floor audits and Gemba walks to assess safety, quality, productivity, and process adherence while identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve challenges and improve performance.
  • Facilitate timely processing and shipment of customer orders while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.
  • Encourage employee participation in continuous improvement efforts and foster a culture where ideas for improvement are welcomed and acted upon.
  • Analyze operational metrics and trends to identify root causes, eliminate waste, improve workflows, and drive sustainable process improvements.
  • Lead and support improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Performance & Administration
  • Maintain employee attendance, payroll, production, and performance records accurately and timely.
  • Utilize systems such as ATM, Shop Floor Plus, AS400, Infor XA, Excel, and Word to monitor production activities and report results.
  • Maintain and communicate performance metrics through visual management tools, communication boards, and team meetings.
  • Participate in SQDIP, safety, and operational meetings, providing updates, recommendations, and leadership support.
  • Support hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, disciplinary actions, and employee recognition initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in production, with at least 1-2 years in leading a team within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ATM, Shop Floor Plus, AS400, or Infor XA systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing or industrial production environment.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including responsibility for employee supervision, scheduling, safety, performance management, and operational execution.
• Strong commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, build employee engagement, and develop talent.
• Experience identifying operational challenges, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, coaching, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software systems.
• Demonstrated adaptability, resilience, and commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production facility.

Schedule

2nd shift base schedule: Monday - Thursday, 2:30pm to 1:00am.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Health savings account, health care, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence.
• Paid time off and business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program that includes company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.