Production Supervisor Job

Newark, Ohio, United States, 43055 | Full-Time | Relocation not offered | Travel: <10% | Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $83,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of production and fabrication operations. This role ensures customer orders are completed efficiently while driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team engagement.

Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee daily operations of Fabrication and Salvage areas, ensuring execution of production goals.
• Manage completion of customer orders from both production and inventory.
• Utilize finished and semi-finished inventory to optimize order fulfillment and cost efficiency.
• Manage salvage materials by determining reuse, rework, or scrap strategies.
• Partner with Production Planning to ensure on-time delivery, including accommodating rush orders.
• Adapt quickly to schedule changes and direct team priorities accordingly.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on scheduling, inventory, and production decisions.
• Maintain product reporting systems for cost control and inventory accuracy.
• Recommend warehousing and storage methods to minimize damage and improve efficiency.
• Implement and support regular inventory cycle counts.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve operational goals.
• Manage workforce allocation to meet production demands safely and efficiently.
• Drive accountability and performance through clear expectations and communication.
• Support employee training, cross-training, and skill development.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, engagement, and inclusion.
• Maintain strong housekeeping and workplace standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and drive a zero-incident safety culture.
• Ensure completion of all required safety training.
• Lead safety initiatives including:
  • Behavior-based safety observations
  • Near miss reporting
  • Safety meetings and inspections
• Coach employees on safe work practices and reinforce desired behaviors.
• Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate and reinforce safety expectations across the operation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of production operations including:
  • Production flow
  • Quality standards
  • Safety practices
• Knowledge of shipping and warehouse operations.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems (FI module preferred; S/4HANA a plus).

Skills

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage and motivate production teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost in daily decision-making.
• Experience managing production schedules, inventory, and operational workflows.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to drive accountability and improve team performance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience overseeing fabrication, salvage, or rework operations.
• Strong background in inventory optimization and material utilization.
• Experience improving warehouse/storage processes and reducing product damage.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing environments.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams such as Purchasing and Planning.
• SAP experience, particularly with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA.

Benefits

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall, and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal, and play. Our sustainability ambition includes:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn, heal, and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is one of twenty Armstrong plants in North America. Our Tectum manufacturing plant employs many people across 2 shifts who are involved in the manufacturing and shipping of our Tectum product. This position is located in Newark, Ohio, the county seat of Licking County, 40 miles northeast of Columbus.

Licking County has an abundance of parks including Newark Earthworks, a National Historic Landmark where visitors can explore 2,000-year-old geometric earthworks. The Midland Theatre is a 1,200-seat venue offering family-friendly shows, legendary artists, world-class dance, and intimate stage-door performances.