Production Supervisor

Zyris • Goleta, CA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the V.P. of Operations, the Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing and assembly floor, ensuring that production orders are executed accurately, efficiently, and on time. This role drives continual process improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and safety across the production environment. The Production Supervisor maintains a safe and compliant workplace by upholding industry safety and health standards, ensuring staff are properly trained, and addressing hazards promptly. A key part of this role is developing the people within the department — maintaining training records, and assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, including production floor operations and workflow management.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, travelers, and standard operating procedures.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations, including OSHA standards, machine guarding requirements, laser safety, and PPE compliance.
• Experience managing staffing assignments and daily workload to meet production schedules.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies in processes and recommend practical, actionable improvements.
• Proficiency in transacting and tracking production orders through an ERP or inventory management system.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings, corrective actions, and training records clearly and accurately.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop production staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent tools for scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
• High school diploma or GED required
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in maintaining training matrices and personnel development records.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Prior experience with preventive maintenance scheduling and coordination.
• Experience supporting the onboarding and training of new production staff.

Responsibilities

• Drives continual improvement in the onsite manufacturing and assembly processes. Provide recommendations for changes to processes or systems to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety. Continually monitor workload and staffing assignments to maximize efficiency and ensure that daily requirements are performed, including monitoring and approving time cards. Update and maintain the Preventive Maintenance schedule. Ensures compliance with industry safety and health codes and regulations such as machine guarding and personal protective equipment (PPE). Laser safety training for Production staff.
• Oversee timely processing and support for the execution of production orders. Transact production orders in preparation for transfer into QA inspection. Coordinate the flow of products from the Production area into Shipping. I n collaboration with the Buyer, m onitor supply levels in the Production area to ensure that the staff have appropriate stock to process production requests.
• Ensures training and documentation of training for the production team. Maintain training matrix for the Production department, including departmental procedures, travelers, and work instructions. On-the-job safety training for Production staff. Assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned by the VP of Operations Assigned tasks are completed within agreed-upon timelines, and any risks to delivery are communicated proactively before a deadline is missed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees