Production Supervisor

Senneca Holdings•Frederick, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations and personnel within the Production department at the Frederick, Maryland facility. The role ensures safety, quality, and operational standards are upheld and production goals are consistently met. The Supervisor leads by example and fosters accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork, while maintaining a visible presence on the production floor and supporting employees through training, feedback, and issue resolution. The position works closely with quality, maintenance, engineering, and planning teams to support efficient production, material availability, and resolution of operational issues. It also supports compliance with the company’s Integrated Management System, aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. The role is performed onsite in a manufacturing facility and requires the ability to support production needs across multiple lines or shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, safety standards, and quality systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance and safety expectations.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and reporting.
Ability to prioritize, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a focus on continuous improvement and department goals.
Ability to interpret production metrics and drive performance through clear goals and performance feedback.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work onsite daily.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment in accordance with company safety policies.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks over a 10–12-hour period.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in business, operations, or a technical field.
Experience with ERP or production tracking systems.
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise employees and production activities within the assigned area.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and promote safe work practices.
Maintain working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and quality requirements.
Meet production goals while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
Monitor individual and team performance and provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed.
Complete daily production reports and ensure operational data is accurately recorded and communicated.
Coordinate with quality, maintenance, engineering, and planning teams to support work flow, material availability, and issue resolution.
Provide on-the-job training and cross-training to develop employee skills.
Identify and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure production paperwork is accurate and aligned with customer requirements.
Participate in quality audits and lead corrective actions when deviations are identified.
Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe.
Support compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain floor visibility, approachability, and consistent communication with team members.
Support production needs across multiple lines or shifts as required.
Report unsafe or environmentally adverse conditions and attend scheduled safety training.
Support safety goals, recommend improved safety practices, use required PPE, and ensure lockout procedures are followed during equipment cleaning or maintenance.
Support and comply with the company’s Integrated Management System and related ISO-aligned procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.