Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly team members to achieve production, quality, delivery, and EH&S objectives.
• Plan and coordinate staffing, production schedules, and daily operations to meet customer demand.
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively address gaps to drive results.
• Promote and model a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EH&S standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships (Materials, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, EH&S, IT) to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Effectively manage competing priorities, operational challenges, and changing business needs.
• Support new product launches and adapt to market or production changes.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, engagement, and development.
• Identify and develop talent to support succession planning and organizational growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable for results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE) and HRIS (e.g., ADP) preferred.
• Familiarity with production environments such as assembly, machining, or fabrication is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the organization.

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior leadership experience (leading 20+ employees) required.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent safety training preferred.

Core Competencies

• Leadership presence and emotional intelligence.
• Accountability and results orientation.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective communication and active listening.
• Collaboration and relationship-building across all levels.
• Time management and organizational effectiveness.
• Commitment to safety and ethical practices.