Production Supervisor

Saft America, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads day-to-day assembly operations to deliver the production plan safely, on time, and to required quality and cost standards. The role directs and develops assemblers and technicians, coordinates labor, materials, equipment, and shift priorities, and uses shop-floor performance data to address constraints and maintain reliable flow. The supervisor is accountable for standard work, regulatory and customer compliance, production documentation, and first-level problem solving. The position partners with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR to resolve issues and support new-product and process introductions. The role also drives Lean continuous improvement, workforce capability, and disciplined follow-up on safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost performance in a high-mix manufacturing environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on assembly experience and 2 or more years supervising production teams in a high-mix or special-product manufacturing environment.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, ISO quality systems, ERP/MES, and new product introductions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to multitask.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred for larger or more technical operations.

Responsibilities

Lead daily assembly operations across assigned workstations, aligning labor, equipment, and priorities with the production plan.
Plan shift start-up, work allocation, line changeovers, and handovers.
Monitor shop-floor performance in real time and take corrective action when output, yield, scrap, or downtime deviates from plan.
Build a safe, compliant workplace by enforcing PPE, lockout-tagout, safe material handling, ergonomics, and applicable OSHA, ISO, and internal requirements.
Ensure product quality.
Lead first-level troubleshooting and structured root-cause analysis.
Manage, coach, and evaluate assemblers and technicians.
Maintain accurate, current production records in ERP/MES and controlled documents.
Drive continuous improvement.
Coordinate kitting, material availability, inventory accuracy, and shortage recovery.
Control production costs within assigned authority.