Production Supervisor

OSBORN LLC • Richmond, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages day-to-day manufacturing operations and a team of production workers, with responsibility for safety, quality, on-time order delivery, and continuous improvement. The role monitors production schedules and customer demands, responds to deviations and equipment downtime, and supports timely and accurate order completion. It also advances standardized work and Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and visual management practices; supports quality activities and staff training; and prepares operational reports and payroll approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant experience.
• One to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong emphasis on state and local safety regulations, safety compliance, and training.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work amid changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience leading Lean/Kaizen activities strongly preferred.
• Work experience in a TPS or similar environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of production workers in day-to-day manufacturing operations, including safety, quality, on-time order delivery, and continuous improvements.
• Ensure production staff follow safety rules, regulations, and programs; audit and address departmental safety hazards, equipment and guarding malfunctions, and personal safety violations.
• Monitor production schedules and customer demands to ensure accurate, timely order completion; respond urgently to order deviations, schedule adjustments, setup planning, and equipment downtime.
• Drive standardized work in the assigned area.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts and practices, conduct Kaizen events, and drive 5S activities and visual management.
• Support Quality Control circle activities and participate in corrective action and root cause events.
• Train staff on new and existing work assignments, machinery, tools, and processes in accordance with quality systems and documented standard work.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on KPIs such as schedule attainment, OEE, productivity, production volumes, on-time delivery, downtime, headcount, safety, and continuous improvement projects.
• Approve payroll.

What This Job Offers

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