Manufacturing Supervisor

Masco•Vista, CA

3d•$72,500 - $113,740

About The Position

Watkins Wellness is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor for its Vista Manufacturing team. The role leads a production department of approximately 20 to 50 employees and oversees daily production operations, staffing and schedules, employee development, and achievement of department goals. The supervisor helps maintain high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and performance while fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The supervisor works closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Facilities, Engineering, Production Control, Warehouse, Human Resources, Dealer Support, and other teams. They support a positive work environment in which employees are informed, trained, supported, and empowered to succeed. The role may involve hands-on support of departmental activities as needed. The position requires occasional lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 75 pounds, according to one description of the role in the posting. The posting also separately describes frequent lifting and moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. The stated work environment noise level is described as usually moderate in one section and usually quiet in another. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Hiring range: $72,500.00–$113,740.00. Pay decisions may consider factors including education and location. Watkins Wellness offers health and wellness benefits, paid time off, company bonus, profit sharing, 401(k) match, education assistance, and other benefits. The company is an equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

At least 3 years of direct supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience leading employee training, scheduling, performance management, and workforce development.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to communicate verbally in Spanish.
Leadership, coaching, conflict-resolution, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
Familiarity with employment practices and workplace safety regulations.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, production documentation, specifications, and work instructions.
Basic mathematical skills, including percentages, ratios, and production-related calculations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ability to work within an ERP system.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, as stated in the posting.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework or technical school education.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Forklift training.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a production team, including communicating priorities and expectations, providing training and coaching, conducting performance reviews, and supporting employee development.
Manage daily production activities and coordinate staffing, schedules, work priorities, and resources to meet production requirements.
Maintain safety, quality, cost, and productivity standards.
Recommend and implement improvements to safety, production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and workplace organization.
Verify products meet specifications, support process consistency, and ensure production activities align with established procedures and requirements.
Guide employees, address day-to-day work issues, and help resolve production challenges.
Help ensure equipment is operational and safety features are functioning; coordinate repairs promptly when issues arise.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Warehouse, Production Control, Human Resources, Dealer Support, and other teams to support departmental and company goals.
Maintain production logs, reports, time and attendance records, and other documentation to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Provide hands-on support and assist with departmental activities when needed to help achieve business objectives.