Production Supervisor

IKO•Hagerstown, MD

21d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads production employees to safely produce high-quality products while meeting operational, environmental, and process requirements. The role drives performance through effective leadership, employee engagement, and consistent execution of plant standards. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time position with rotating schedules and varying shifts based on operational needs. A typical work week is 40–50 hours, generally Monday through Thursday, with occasional overtime or schedule adjustments. Shift assignments and schedules may change as business and operational requirements evolve. Travel is primarily local during the business day, though some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. The position involves frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration; occasional exposure to extreme conditions; and potentially loud noise. Physical duties include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, working at heights and in confined spaces, and frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to use hands and arms for handling and reaching.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or equivalent hands-on supervisory experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
Proven ability to lead people effectively, make decisions, and influence positive behavior.
Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to motivate others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with timekeeping systems and managing employee schedules.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including working at heights and in confined spaces and frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership and direction to production employees to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
Promote a strong safety culture through safety discussions, encouraging safe behaviors, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Train, coach, and develop employees using Standard Work Instructions (SWI), SOPs, and work instructions; identify training needs and support ongoing development.
Address employee concerns, conflicts, and performance issues promptly while reinforcing IKO values and expectations.
Evaluate employee performance regularly and provide coaching and feedback to support continuous improvement.
Complete and maintain required documentation, including production reports, metrics, checklists, timecards, absences, and incident investigations.
Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, maintenance, and cross-functional teams.
Participate in daily production meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational problem-solving.
Maintain strong 5S and housekeeping standards and coordinate with maintenance to report breakdowns and submit service requests.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, including teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA, and other benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health Spending Account
Employee support and mental wellness
Short-term disability
401(k) match
Paid vacation
Floating days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee engagement events
Awards and recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Service awards
Employee perks and discounts