Production Supervisor (12-Hour Shifts)

M&M Industries, Inc.•Chattanooga, TN

65d•Onsite

About The Position

At M&M Industries, we take pride in producing high-quality plastic packaging solutions that make a difference in everyday life. The Production Supervisor is an experienced frontline leader responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, driving performance, and ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards. This role coordinates personnel, materials, and equipment across one or more shifts, ensuring that production schedules are met while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. The Production Supervisor leads and develops hourly employees, fosters teamwork, and supports a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and World Class Manufacturing principles. Schedule: 12-hour shifts (2-2-3 rotating schedule – every other weekend off)

Requirements

Strong leadership and people development skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking and root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
Demonstrated success driving results in productivity, quality, and safety.
Strategic thinking and decision-making ability.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (required)
Must be available to work assigned shift schedule, including weekends or overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field (preferred)
Injection Molding experience (preferred)
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives (preferred)

Responsibilities

Monitors and evaluates production operations to ensure products meet quality and customer requirements.
Responsible for key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Productivity, Scrap, Quality, and Scheduled Hours.
Oversees daily shift operations, ensuring adherence to production plans, procedures, and safety requirements.
Communicates effectively with team members regarding priorities, product changes, and machine assignments.
Supervises, trains, and develops hourly, non-exempt employees to achieve performance and growth objectives.
Coordinates production activities with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Materials/Logistics, Maintenance, and Safety.
Onboards and mentors new employees following M&M Industries’ best practices in training and development.
Leads initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale through Lean tools and structured problem-solving.
Implements and sustains Systematic Workplace Organization, Autonomous Maintenance, and Safety Initiatives.
Supports continuous improvement projects using Kaizen, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Performs other duties as assigned.