PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Plans and directs all manufacturing duties for a business unit, including direct supervision of hourly employees. Ensures team safety, product quality, and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Coach, teach, and supervise assigned personnel.
• Foster effective employee relations; initiate proactive coaching and development.
• Resolve employee issues by identifying problems and implementing resolutions.
• Provide on-site leadership for project teams, motivating members to meet project goals and milestones.
• Manage performance (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Build and maintain business relationships across all levels and organizations.
• Monitor, evaluate, counsel, discipline, and appraise manufacturing product line staff.
• Promote a safety-first culture; investigate incidents, execute corrective actions, and train employees on safety topics.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Complete timekeeping, absenteeism, and attendance-related corrective actions promptly.
• Organize, prioritize, plan, and establish work schedules and production sequences.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance business results and process repeatability.
• Manage and maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Create and manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Communicate daily with Planning to ensure proper inventory levels, delivery schedules, and production needs.
• Assist in managing product line financials, including participation in Open Book Management.
• Coordinate operations and labor activities between product lines as necessary.
• Apply lessons learned to future efforts.
• Maintain constant alertness and work safely.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to the interactive nature of the role.
• Perform other related duties, including backup for department personnel to support production plans.

Requirements

• Leadership skills to proactively lead, develop, and coach others.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, prioritize, and multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships at all levels.
• Analytical skills to assess difficult situations and react promptly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, JDE, project management, CRM systems, and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on timely resolution of order management issues.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with mechanical aptitude for effective communication.
• Working knowledge of master scheduling for finished products with multiple process levels.
• Ability to read engineering prints and assess manufacturing capacity to determine component need dates.
• Knowledge of master data driving forecasting, planning, scheduling, and shipping within an ERP system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Materials Management, or related field preferred; High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in manufacturing or production.

Pay

Base Compensation Range: $63,736 – $99,691 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary based on company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee premiums.
• Free off-site medical clinic.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401k with employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more.
• Tuition coverage up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades.
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Family & Parental Leave.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position.
• Career progression program for advancement.
• Free in-house welding, grinding, and machine operation school.
• In-house training program.

Schedule

Four-day work weeks with varied shifts.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dust, fumes, noise, and varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.