Production Supervisor

About the Role

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. This role provides hands-on leadership to production personnel, maintains a strong safety-first culture, ensures production schedules and quality standards are met, and drives continuous improvement across all areas of operation. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who holds themselves and their team accountable, addresses issues before they become problems, and continually looks for ways to improve safety, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of all facility operations personnel, including planning and scheduling of work for all operators, assigning work tasks, and managing employee’s vacation, overtime, and required lunch/rest breaks.
• Providing daily leadership through example, focusing on timely communication, objective feedback, clear work instructions, and coaching for continuous improvement.
• Coordinating manpower with the production schedule to ensure that training goals, including safety training and manufacturing cross-training, are met.
• Ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing adherence to company policies & procedures and leading by example.
• Performing daily workplace inspections, ensuring health & safety practices and procedures are being followed, and that equipment and PPE are being used and in good condition, following up on actions from inspections and audits.
• Working with the quality department to ensure that all quality goals are being met and assisting in troubleshooting and resolving customer manufacturing complaints.
• Ensuring that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality and production records are maintained according to company policies.
• Observing and documenting process performance issues, assisting in the development of SOPs to optimize performance, and implementing changes.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, reduce downtime, and increase productivity.
• Evaluating production processes and implementing practical solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance.
• Using production data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and employee feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring safety, quality, equipment, and production issues.
• Coordinating with plant maintenance to ensure that all maintenance is performed safely and promptly, ensuring that permitting and lock-out/tag-out policies are strictly followed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of front-line supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer proficiency required, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (forklift, JCB, etc.).

Qualifications

• Technical training or a degree in manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage daily production activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety, hazard identification, and safe operating practices.
• Experience monitoring production performance and implementing process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and develop corrective action plans.
• Proficiency with production reporting systems and standard computer applications.
• Ability to work on the plant floor for extended periods and respond to operational needs as required.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%.
• Competitive PTO and Wellbeing Time.
• 10 company-paid holidays.
• Additional benefits designed to support you and your family.

Rangen, LLC Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. We invite you to join our diverse & growing team.