Production Supervisor

About the role

This role is accountable for creating a disciplined, performance-driven culture while applying lean tools and structured problem-solving to strengthen operational execution in a high-speed automated assembly environment. The Production Supervisor must be available to work flexible schedules, including 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 shift.
• Leads the hiring, training, cross-training, and performance management of direct employees.
• Supervises, develops, and coaches 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 manufacturing equipment and work cells are staffed with properly trained and supported personnel.
• Drives 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.
• Promotes and uses techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma and Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing).
• Manages attendance, payroll, formal problem-solving, and disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies.
• Promotes team building and ensures production teams are functional.
• Ensures accurate and efficient communication between all departments and production personnel.
• Requires flexibility to work and rotate between day and night shifts based on business needs in a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

• 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 a proven track record of achieving results.
• Excellent team builder and team player.

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Master’s degree.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification.