Manufacturing Supervisor

TAKEUCHI MFG U S LTD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is a frontline leader responsible for overseeing daily operations, guiding employees, and ensuring the shift meets production, quality, and safety standards. This role is critical to creating a positive work environment where employees feel supported, expectations are clear, and accountability is consistent. The ideal candidate is a high-performing, hands-on leader with strong communication skills and a proven ability to coach and motivate teams in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience required.
At least 2 years of leadership experience (lead, coordinator, or supervisor) strongly preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to lead by example and hold others accountable respectfully and consistently.
Experience with production reporting, KPIs, and basic root-cause problem solving.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple priorities.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

A high achiever who sets the bar high for themselves and others.
A servant leader who builds trust and confidence with their team.
Someone who can make decisions, solve problems, and stay calm under pressure.
A leader who cares about people AND results—and understands the importance of both.
A coach who wants to grow talent, develop others, and strengthen the team as a whole.

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership to production employees, setting clear expectations and modeling professionalism.
Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Deliver real-time coaching and direction to help employees perform at their best.
Conduct training, cross-training, and skill development activities to build a stronger workforce.
Oversee daily production activities to meet output, efficiency, and quality targets.
Ensure proper staffing levels and assign work based on skill, workload, and production priorities.
Monitor shift performance indicators and take corrective action when needed.
Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and logistics to resolve issues quickly and maintain smooth flow.
Enforce company safety policies and drive a “zero-injury mindset.”
Conduct safety observations, ensure PPE usage, and support incident investigations when necessary.
Maintain compliance with all company procedures, SOPs, and quality standards.
Lead daily startup meetings and deliver clear communication regarding goals, changes, and expectations.
Document shift activities, incidents, and results through accurate reporting.
Provide thorough handoff communication to next-shift supervision and management.