Production Supervisor

DW-National Standard-Stillwater, LLC•Stillwater, OK

42d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role oversees production personnel, establishes priorities, monitors performance, and ensures adherence to company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements. The Production Supervisor works closely with maintenance, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to optimize productivity, control costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or a related field Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
1–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Experience managing production teams, schedules, and workflow in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop production employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate current processes for efficiency, relevance, and cost-effectiveness.
Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely manufacturing operations.
Establish production priorities and schedules to meet customer requirements while maintaining operational efficiency and cost control.
Collaborate with management to develop and maintain production standards, quality requirements, and operational objectives.
Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality teams to maximize utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.
Monitor production performance through review of operational reports, quality metrics, and maintenance data to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
Investigate and resolve production problems, including nonconformance to product specifications, equipment issues, or workflow disruptions.
Implement and support process improvements, operating procedures, and best practices to enhance productivity and product quality.
Adjust production schedules and staffing plans as necessary to address equipment failures, material shortages, or operational challenges.
Work with engineering teams to evaluate and implement equipment or process modifications that improve manufacturing performance.
Maintain and analyze production data to support reporting, planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
Review scrap and waste reports and partner with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to reduce material loss.
Lead, train, and develop production employees to ensure proper skills, performance, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Promote and enforce workplace safety practices and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.