Supervisor - 1st Shift

About Us

HSM Company History | HSM HEART Company Values | Who is HSM to our customers?
Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.
If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Lead and support a diverse production team while ensuring employees have the tools, resources, and direction needed to meet daily goals.
• Assign work, adjust schedules based on production needs, coach employees, address concerns, and help maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor workflow across departments, support production adjustments when schedules shift, help expedite rush orders or customer priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in industrial sewing, assembly, or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing production employees
• Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and workplace safety practices
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems for production planning, inventory tracking, or material management
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to changing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel; SmartSheets experience is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stand for extended periods