Production Supervisor

Regal Rexnord • Charlotte, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supports Boston Gear’s on-time delivery objectives by overseeing machining, mechanical assembly, painting and packaging, and product distribution. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, physically demanding assembly and machining environment. The supervisor is expected to coach, develop, and mentor employees while also working alongside them daily.

The role leads production employees and supports continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. It works with the Production Manager to execute Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) objectives, supports new product launches, and helps maintain inventory accuracy and improve bills of materials and routings. The position also includes production administration, safety and quality responsibilities, and collaboration with production, engineering, maintenance, customers, and vendors. The role is fully onsite and may require domestic or international travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

• At least a two-year Associate degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 2 years of progressive work experience in a manufacturing production environment; experience with mechanical products, metal cutting, and assembly is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to promote teamwork and employee engagement, and ability to develop employees.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of common manufacturing, machining, and assembly processes, equipment, or machinery.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Strong analytical, root-cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Ability to work with demanding and changing schedules, pressure for maximum output, and complex production problems requiring technical approaches or coordination with other departments.
• Strong productivity, urgency, attention to detail, accuracy, and orientation toward high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and multiple priorities, and meet deliverables in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts and respond to questions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing customer demand, internal processes, delays, or unexpected events, and to perform tasks required to meet department objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle proprietary and sensitive information with integrity.
• Safety orientation and compliance mindset.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to shift hours or work extended hours, including weekends, as required to support manufacturing needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 10%.
• Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this opportunity to candidates who are a U.S. Person, as defined in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree is strongly desired.
• A solid background in machining techniques in a machining role, including CNC programming, and/or mechanical assembly techniques is strongly desired.
• Prior supervisory experience of hourly production employees is strongly desired.
• Proven success implementing process or product improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and direct work while administering and complying with company policies and procedures.
• Manage attendance and approve timekeeping records in a timely manner for payroll processing.
• Interview, onboard, and train employees.
• Manage employee performance, write and conduct performance appraisals, and administer corrective actions.
• Respond proactively to employee concerns to support morale and employee satisfaction.
• Facilitate, promote, support, and implement lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost in the Assembly and Machining departments.
• Follow the Regal Rexnord Business System, tools, and methods.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events and daily Tier 1, 2, and 3 meetings.
• Assist the Production Manager with strategic deployment of RBS objectives.
• Lead a safety team and participate in monthly safety meetings, core safety audits, and safety incident reenactments as an active Safety Committee member.
• Enforce the plant Safety Policy and applicable state and federal OSHA, EPA, and NCDEQ regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Evaluate production and quality problems, provide guidance and assistance with resolution, and facilitate corrective actions, including technical support and instruction for new manufacturing procedures.
• Identify and recommend measures to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Coordinate and administer Quality Incident Investigations to investigate and resolve incidents.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, workflow, equipment layout, and workspace design for maximum efficiency.
• Develop and write work instructions and job breakdowns; complete production reports and problem-solving and corrective-action documents; and maintain training and skills matrices.
• Engage in and support implementation of new product launches.
• Help maintain inventory accuracy and support ongoing bill of materials and routing improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree