Production Supervisor

Goebel Fixture Company•Hutchinson, MN

21d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily production activities, coordinates workflow across operations, and ensures work orders are completed safely, efficiently, within budget, and on schedule. As a shop-floor leader, this role directs resources, supports employees, maintains quality standards, and drives continuous improvement. The supervisor works closely with project teams, production leads, and department managers to meet production goals and customer delivery expectations. The primary goal is to ensure efficient and cost-effective production while maintaining quality, scheduling, and safety standards. The role monitors work orders and production costs, coordinates staffing and resources, addresses quality and schedule issues, and supports employee development and process improvement.

Requirements

Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or woodworking environment.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management, and quality control.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Computer proficiency and experience with production management systems, including reviewing work orders, pick lists, project status, labor tracking, and production reporting.
Ability to lead teams, coach employees, and drive accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience in custom manufacturing, architectural millwork, cabinetry, or panel processing operations.
Experience with production planning, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor active work orders and ensure production progresses according to schedule.
Coordinate daily workforce assignments and distribute work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Reallocate employees and resources to address production demands and schedule requirements.
Collaborate with production leads and managers from other departments to resolve production challenges and capacity constraints.
Ensure work orders meet delivery dates and customer commitments.
Begin each shift with a walk-through of production areas to confirm staffing, readiness, and on-time startup.
Conduct end-of-shift inspections to ensure equipment is properly shut down, lights are off, and work areas are organized and secure.
Conduct bi-weekly production meetings to coordinate work-order details with stakeholders.
Use an ERP system to monitor labor and production costs associated with work orders.
Review production progress, percent complete, pick lists, and other project data to maintain budget compliance.
Identify and address issues that could negatively affect project budgets or timelines.
Evaluate completed work for quality and adherence to company standards and customer requirements.
Address quality concerns promptly, implement corrective actions, and maintain appropriate documentation.
Promote craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
Serve as the primary point of contact for shop-floor employees, providing guidance and support.
Answer employee questions and help resolve production-related problems.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to employees.
Develop employee skills and support career growth opportunities.
Foster a positive, safety-focused, and collaborative work environment.
Communicate production updates, schedule changes, and operational concerns across departments.
Ensure alignment among production teams, project management, and leadership teams.
Identify and implement improvements to productivity, quality, efficiency, and workflow.
Analyze production bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve throughput.
Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.