Production Supervisor Job

About the role

The Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets customer expectations. This role oversees the entire production process—from raw material receipt to finished goods—while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost.

This role fosters a culture of accountability and problem solving, and collaborates cross-functionally with EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality teams. By implementing effective systems and building strong relationships with employees, vendors, and customers, the Production Supervisor ensures operational excellence and supports strategic business goals.

Responsibilities

• Owns accountability for safety, quality, service, and cost in manufacturing operations.
• Promotes and models safe work practices and environmental responsibility.
• Leads and supports safety initiatives in partnership with EH&S.
• Safeguards employees' training and support for safe and efficient production.
• Oversees all stages of production to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Drives initiatives to improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and service.
• Implements systems for continuous improvement in quality and service.
• Buys and maintains strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Sets performance expectations and ensures team accountability.
• Resolves production and personnel issues promptly and effectively.
• Develops Team Leads to manage daily operations independently.
• Uses systems to monitor performance, enhance communication, and support success.
• Fosters a problem-solving culture alongside the Plant Manager.
• Coaches others to pursue excellence and align with plant and corporate goals.
• Communicates business needs and evolving performance expectations clearly.
• Recommends staffing and workflow changes to meet business demands.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain to manage schedules, materials, and vendor coordination.
• Supervises Team Leads, and hourly production staff.
• Manages work assignments, schedules, and timekeeping.
• Supports production activities including new product development, capital projects, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and timekeeping software.
• Knowledge of supply chain coordination and vendor management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to coach and mentor team leads.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Capable of driving cultural change and fostering a high-performance work environment.
• Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility; models personal and organizational leadership to deliver an effective safety process.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support production demands.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance.

Skills

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and timekeeping software.
• Knowledge of supply chain coordination and vendor management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to coach and mentor team leads.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility; models personal and organizational leadership to deliver an effective safety process.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support production demands.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance.

Benefits

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$68,000 to $88,000” per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.

Schedule

No travel is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong MS Office skills.