Production Supervisor

Armstrong World Industries • Pensacola, FL

16d • $80,010 - $100,350 • Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Supervisor / Production Leader This position reports to the Manufacturing Team Manager and is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement across all aspects of the manufacturing process. This includes cost performance, schedule adherence, quality, process capability, manpower planning, maintenance integration, and product development initiatives. This role is critical to ensure efficient, value-added operations within the plant.

Requirements

• Strong ability to balance production, maintenance, and operational priorities.
• Proven problem-solving mindset using structured methodologies.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop teams effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, workflows, and process integration.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Bachelor’s degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience in first-line supervision or process improvement.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with process improvement methodologies.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of plant business systems including: Work order processes, Raw material flow, Production planning, Downday planning, Union work rules
• Ability to integrate across operations, maintenance, and external suppliers.
• Proficiency with systems such as: Minitab, Excel / Word, SAP, Access / Clarity
• Ability to act as a Relief Supervisor or Team Manager as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives.
• Strong experience with downday planning and execution.
• Hands-on experience with RCFA and process improvement projects.
• Familiarity with plant systems such as SAP, Minitab, Clarity, or similar tools.
• Experience working in union environments and understanding work rules/contracts.
• Ability to effectively integrate operations with maintenance and supply chain functions.
• Demonstrated success in driving measurable improvements in production performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and effective operation of production equipment and processes.
• Lead and support employee training, development, and accountability.
• Apply problem-solving tools and methodologies to improve operational performance.
• Execute projects driven by Value Stream teams.
• Follow up on countermeasures and resolution of special causes.
• Coordinate operations during shutdowns, holidays, and downtime events.
• Oversee and integrate daily maintenance activities with production priorities.
• Align production with planning, raw material flow, inventory, and quality requirements.
• Plan and manage manpower, overtime, and maintenance needs.
• Support and coordinate new product development (NPD) activities.
• Leverage internal and external resources to drive operational results.
• Develop, document, and deploy process improvements and performance metrics.
• Improve communication across operations, maintenance, lab, logistics, and support teams.
• Optimize manpower utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Drive improvements through effective downday planning and execution.
• Lead and support maintenance improvement projects.
• Manage and complete Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA).

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and influence manufacturing operations in a high-impact role.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across operations, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and make measurable impact.
• Hands-on leadership role with visibility into plant performance and decision-making.
• Opportunity to build and expand leadership, project management, and technical skills.
• Career growth potential into higher-level manufacturing or plant leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees