Production Supervisor

National Trade Supply. • Greenwood, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At National Trade Supply, the Production Supervisor oversees daily operations across our two product lines — HVAC air filtration and refrigerator water filtration. You will drive daily output against the production schedule, manage labor productivity and cost performance, and maintain a safe working environment — all while serving as a key member of the manufacturing leadership team reporting directly to the Plant Manager. We are looking for a hands-on leader who has a proven track record in high-volume manufacturing, is comfortable holding teams accountable, and knows how to identify and eliminate production bottlenecks before they become real problems. You lead from the floor, not from a desk. At National Trade Supply, we operate with a shared set of core values that guide how we work and grow together: Grit, Bias for Action, Critical Thinking, Self-Awareness , and Operational Excellence . These principles shape our culture, influence our decisions, and define what it means to succeed on our team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of production or manufacturing supervisory experience, ideally in a high-mix, high-volume assembly or filtration/CPG-adjacent environment.
• Demonstrated track record managing safety performance and leading an incident-free work environment.
• Working knowledge of labor cost management, cycle time analysis, and production scheduling.
• Experience with ERP systems — Epicor Kinetic preferred; National Trade Supply is currently migrating to Epicor Kinetic.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong coaching and people-leadership skills with the ability to hold teams accountable to output and safety standards without hesitation.
• Clear, direct communicator who can translate floor-level data into concise reporting for leadership.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to production equipment, moving machinery, and extended periods of standing and walking throughout the plant.
• Operates a consistent shift with overlap coverage as needed — you are reliable and show up.

Nice To Haves

• an associate's or bachelor's degree in operations, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities across assigned assembly lines, holding output to the production schedule and gemba board hourly targets.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and Procurement & Inventory Coordinator to align production output with inventory forecasts and fulfillment demand.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate daily and weekly output, downtime, and labor performance to the Plant Manager.
• Support cross-training and flex-headcount initiatives across the air filter and water filter production lines to keep capacity aligned with demand.
• Own shop-floor safety by conducting routine safety walks, enforcing PPE and procedural compliance, and keeping the work environment free of hazards.
• Lead incident investigations promptly and close out all corrective actions completely.
• Uphold a zero-tolerance standard for unsafe conditions, OSHA violations, and regulatory non-compliance.
• Monitor cycle times, line efficiency, and staffing allocation daily to meet cost-per-unit improvement targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor productivity and act on them — don't wait to be asked.
• Drive toward a minimum 7% year-over-year reduction in labor cost per unit.
• Lead, manage, and hold Team Leads accountable for their output, attendance, and conduct.
• Manage performance and disciplinary matters in line with company policy, directly and without delay.
• Coach Team Leads to develop their skills and build a stronger, more capable floor team.
• Ensure quality standards are met on every line, every shift.
• Coordinate with quality and maintenance resources to resolve equipment or process issues that affect output.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that close information flow gaps and eliminate production bottlenecks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits designed to support your well-being.
• A culture that's always striving to learn, improve, and grow — together.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth.
• True work-life balance: we believe great work happens when people have the space to recharge and take care of themselves outside of work.
• Direct access to leadership and decision-makers — your ideas won't get lost in layers of bureaucracy.
• A role where your work will make a real, measurable impact — improving the online shopping experience for customers and driving meaningful growth for the business.
• A collaborative environment where everyone's voice matters and innovative thinking is encouraged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED