Operations Supervisor

Johnson Screens Inc•New Brighton, MN

2d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor provides leadership and work direction to assigned teams, guiding employees to achieve operational and financial objectives within the company’s Operational Excellence System (OES). The role creates an organized, respectful workplace and resolves employee and workflow issues through open and honest communication. It reports to the Manufacturing Manager. The Supervisor leads day-to-day manufacturing operations, allocates resources, maintains efficient and compliant workflows, and ensures teams meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and performance objectives. The position promotes continuous improvement and OES problem-solving, monitors performance metrics, and supports employee accountability, development, engagement, and recognition. This is an onsite second-shift position in New Brighton, Minnesota, scheduled Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. The base salary range is $85,000–$100,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing required.
At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, including lead and supervisory roles with shift-level decision-making responsibility.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse workforce with integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior.
Strong experience managing employee relations independently and partnering with HR on escalated issues.
Demonstrated leadership aligned with OES principles, including initiative on projects and continuous-improvement efforts.
Proficiency in shift handovers, team communications, and off-shift escalation protocols.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, A3, Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Work.
Strong safety mindset, an above-average safety record, and commitment to HSE requirements.
Solid business acumen and ability to challenge assumptions and constructively debate issues.
Skill in analyzing data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
Experience using digital production systems, ERP platforms such as SAP, and safety reporting tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative management style.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, community-oriented manufacturing environment.
Consistent track record of high-quality performance and accountability in current and prior roles.
Thorough understanding of company products, services, and operational expectations.
High school diploma required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and basic computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Two-year vocational degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage assigned work teams in alignment with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
Foster a shop-floor culture focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Ensure compliance with the Quality Policy, Quality System Manual, operating procedures, work instructions, HSE requirements, and company policies.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment through HSE strategies, safety audits, reporting, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Hold team members accountable through performance reviews, ongoing feedback, coaching, development, and corrective action as needed.
Secure and allocate resources to meet operational, safety, quality, and performance objectives.
Manage day-to-day operations to keep workflows efficient, on time, and compliant with quality standards, collaborating cross-functionally as needed.
Plan, implement, and maintain effective work systems, standard work, procedures, and policies to optimize team and resource performance.
Monitor and analyze cost, labor utilization, quality, delivery, HSE, and continuous-improvement metrics, and drive improvement actions with the team.
Promote and lead OES problem-solving methods, facilitate OES board meetings, and ensure timely completion of OES cards.
Communicate expectations, objectives, metrics, and performance clearly, consistently, and respectfully.
Help employees understand how their work contributes to team and company goals.
Motivate and engage employees to meet deadlines, work productively, resolve issues, and improve processes continuously.
Encourage employee participation, idea-sharing, and innovation to improve business performance.
Recognize and acknowledge individual and team accomplishments.
Perform additional duties assigned by management within the physical requirements of the role.