Production Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for fostering a performance-driven and continuous-improvement environment for production operations. This role is accountable for creating a disciplined, performance-driven culture while applying lean tools and structured problem-solving to strengthen operational execution. Available to work flexible schedules, including both day weekend and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervises manufacturing activities in a high-speed automated assembly environment.
• Manages all productivity and quality-related issues within the manufacturing team.
• Accountable for the safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance of the manufacturing team in the shift.
• Lead the hiring, training, cross-training, and performance management of direct employees.
• Supervise, develop, and coach production leaders to ensure they contribute effectively to operational objectives.
• Builds a team-focused culture that integrates core employees, temps, inventory, and equipment to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Ensures that the manufacturing equipment and work cells are staffed with people who are properly trained and supported.
• Drive efficiency through the application of lean tools, TPM methodology, structured problem solving, and process standardization.
• Ensures safety regulations, regulatory controls, policies, and procedures are followed.
• Promote and use techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma and Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing).
• Position requires an individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking and has a “can-do” attitude.
• Manage attendance, payroll, formal problem solving, and disciplinary process for employees in accordance with the Rain Bird personnel policies manual.
• Promotes team building and ensures production teams are functional.
• Ensures accurate and efficient communication between all departments and production personnel.
• Requires an individual with flexibility to work and rotate between day shift and night shift based on business needs in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree
• 3 years of experience in supervisory or other leadership roles within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with 5S and Lean Tools
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• History of increasing responsibilities with proven track record of achieving good results
• Excellent team builder and team player

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Master’s degree
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification

Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work and rotate between day shift and night shift based on business needs in a 24/7 operation, including weekends.