Production Supervisor - Grind, Trim & Sizing
About The Position
The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within the Grind, Trim, and Sizing departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This position plays a key role in improving workflow, enhancing communication between teams, and driving accountability to meet production goals. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader focused on identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and fostering collaboration to increase throughput and product consistency.
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Proven knowledge in a production supervisor or similar leadership role in a manufacturing environment, particularly in trimming, sizing or grinding.
- Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on team development and accountability.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and balance multiple priorities.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Specific, hands-on experience in trimming, sizing or grinding processes is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of improving production flow and achieving performance goals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or continuous improvement practices a plus.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the Grind, Trim, and Sizing departments to meet production schedules and quality standards.
- Monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment utilization to identify and correct bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
- Communicate production priorities, goals, and expectations clearly across departments and shifts.
- Lead and mentor team members to promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues affecting output, scrap, or equipment performance.
- Track and report key production metrics such as output, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
- Ensure employees are trained and follow all safety and operational procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing process changes that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Participate in daily production meetings to provide updates, feedback, and improvement ideas.
- Maintain accurate records, timekeeping, and documentation in accordance with company policies.
Benefits
- Cigna medical, dental; VSP vision.
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Safety shoe reimbursement, $200 per year
- Prescription safety glasses program
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
