Manufacturing Supervisor

Swap Loader•Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor role leads manufacturing and distribution activities for SwapLoader systems. This role will supervise production operations to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency, while supporting inventory management and employee development. Additionally, this role will serve as a key representative of management on the shop floor, promoting a positive work culture and continuous improvement in support of SwapLoader’s goals.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent experience required.
Background in construction, warehousing, or distribution preferred.
Proven leadership and team motivation experience.
Excellent PC skills required.
Strong math skills and ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Working knowledge of production operations.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Must work effectively under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
No travel required.
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership to hourly production employees while monitoring performance, ensuring accountability, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Administer daily production schedules, oversee departmental operations, and maintain alignment with SwapLoader quality and efficiency goals.
Apply leadership, responsibility, and technical skills to drive results and employee engagement.
Manage the layout and organization of production materials, ensuring efficient use of space and inventory accuracy.
Coordinate raw material flow and finished goods movement to support customer delivery expectations.
Demonstrate judgment and organization in balancing workflow and resource availability.
Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of hourly team members.
Conduct performance evaluations, guide career development, and ensure compliance with company policies.
Foster a high-performance environment through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations.
Train employees on equipment use and enforce SwapLoader safety protocols.
Proactively identify safety risks, lead incident investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Use leadership and adaptability to model safe behaviors and corrective action where needed.
Support a respectful, team-oriented work environment by recognizing contributions, resolving conflicts, and encouraging collaboration.
Apply oral communication and emotional intelligence to keep employees informed, motivated, and aligned with department goals.
Support special projects and broader plant initiatives as assigned by management.
Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to SwapLoader’s operational success.
Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.