Production Supervisor

Trelleborg Group•Fort Wayne, IN

25d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is the front-line execution leader for one production zone, accountable for daily production performance, operator accountability, flow stability, documentation accuracy, and quality at the source. The role ensures safe, disciplined, and efficient operations during each shift and owns the area’s overall performance. This is a third-shift position, with training on first shift. Overtime is required as needed, including weekends.

Requirements

Strong communication and coaching skills.
Ability to enforce standards consistently.
Basic understanding of manufacturing.
Ability to interpret part packets.
Strong problem-solving and root-cause capability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
High integrity and professionalism.
Good leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Sound knowledge of lean manufacturing.
Two-year degree or five or more years of related manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a union manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own throughput, work-in-process (WIP) control, and flow in the assigned area.
Ensure assets are staffed and operating to plan and that production targets are met.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Direct the workforce with a focus on quality and ensure timely scheduling of work through the areas.
Develop and maintain systems to measure and drive key metrics.
Train and direct employees who support the position.
Direct shift production activities.
Ensure proper facility start-up and lock-down.
Lead an energetic team environment.
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices in collaboration with the CI Manager.
Develop and maintain practical manufacturing practices across all areas.
Perform activities as directed by Business Unit Managers.
Support supervisors on other shifts and promote teamwork.
Monitor and improve production rates throughout operations, providing feedback to Operations and the Business Unit Manager.
Participate in and continuously improve facility certification programs, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and AS9100D, to achieve plant KPIs.
Work overtime as required, including weekends as needed.