Production Supervisor (#9b4f)

NextDeavor • Kent, WA

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Become a Key Player as a Production Supervisor. You will lead day-to-day production operations to meet customer and organizational requirements, supervising and developing a manufacturing team and driving process stability and continuous improvement. You will work onsite on a swing shift (10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday) and partner with engineering, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to launch product, meet capacity plans, and improve quality and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Materials Process Engineering
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership abilities
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Kaizen and Lean principles
• Ability to assess department health through data correlation and direct observation
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement systemic improvement plans
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to propose alternatives beyond historical practice
• Knowledge of multiple leadership approaches and ability to apply them to develop individuals and teams
• Proficient computer skills and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work activity of team members in the assigned production area
• Train, mentor, coach, and develop team members, including creating and executing individual development plans
• Delegate work assignments, conduct performance appraisals, and administer disciplinary procedures
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead Lean/Kaizen events to reduce waste and costs
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions and ensure process stability
• Perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions for quality issues
• Perform capacity analysis, determine staffing requirements, and troubleshoot scheduling/material issues
• Promote and enforce safety policies; conduct safety investigations and audits
• Coordinate new product launches with Engineering and communicate with customers as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level