LSE MANUFACTURING MANAGER/SUPERVISOR

SELECT EVENT GROUP INC•South Laurel, MD

3d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Select Event Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Second Shift Production Supervisor (12:30PM-9:00PM) to lead and support our manufacturing team in the production of tents, fabric structures, vinyl products, and other custom-fabricated products. This is a working supervisor position responsible for leading employees, maintaining production schedules, enforcing safety standards, ensuring product quality, and supporting daily manufacturing operations. The successful candidate must be willing and able to actively participate in production operations, train employees, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, maintain quality standards, and operate equipment when production demands require. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a manufacturing environment along with hands-on experience working with industrial fabrics, awnings, canvas products, tensile structures, industrial sewing, vinyl welding, or similar custom-fabricated products.

Requirements

3+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience training production employees and maintaining quality standards
Proven ability to lead and motivate production teams
Experience in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
Working knowledge of industrial sewing, vinyl welding, fabric fabrication, awning manufacturing, tent manufacturing, marine canvas fabrication, or similar custom manufacturing processes
Ability to read production drawings, specifications, and work instructions
Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues in a production environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Willingness and ability to work hands-on in the production area when required
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Ability to work safely around industrial manufacturing equipment
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in Tent manufacturing
Experience in Commercial awning manufacturing
Experience in Residential awning manufacturing
Experience in Fabric structures and tensile architecture
Experience in Marine canvas fabrication
Experience in Sign and banner manufacturing utilizing vinyl welding processes
Experience in Custom fabric and membrane fabrication
Experience in Upholstery manufacturing
Experience in Soft goods manufacturing
Experience in Industrial sewing operations

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production employees
Monitor daily production schedules and ensure on-time completion of work
Train, coach, and develop production team members
Maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement
Coordinate workflow between cutting, vinyl welding, sewing, fabrication, and finishing operations
Enforce safety standards and company policies
Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions
Track labor efficiency, productivity, and quality metrics
Assist with staffing, onboarding, and performance management
Support employee development and cross-training initiatives
Train operators and production employees on equipment, processes, quality standards, and safe work practices
Maintain quality control standards and ensure finished products meet company and customer requirements
Troubleshoot manufacturing, sewing, vinyl welding, fabrication, and assembly issues as they arise
Develop employees through coaching, mentoring, cross-training, and hands-on instruction
Monitor workflow and make real-time production decisions to keep schedules on track
Provide technical guidance regarding manufacturing methods, materials, equipment, and production techniques
Support production activities directly and operate equipment when necessary to meet production demands
Lead by example in safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and workmanship standards
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement corrective actions when needed
Promote accountability while fostering a positive and team-oriented work environment