Production Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

Hunter Recruitment Advisors•Cochran, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations at its Cochran facility. The role oversees Production Line Leads, coordinates with warehouse and demand planning teams, ensures production targets are achieved, and develops employees for long-term success. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, or logistics environment and is committed to coaching teams while driving safety, quality, and productivity. The position offers a stated salary of $68,000–$78,000, an incentive bonus opportunity, and a career path to Production Manager. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional overtime, weekends, or additional hours as needed to meet production demands.

Requirements

2–3 years of previous leadership experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Experience supervising employees, team leads, or production teams.
Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities using Lean methodologies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using production data and metrics to drive results.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
2–3 years of experience using a high-powered warehouse management system.

Nice To Haves

Experience with safety programs, quality systems, GMPs, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Previous experience with Nulogy PackManager.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Production Line Leads and production employees.
Oversee daily production schedules, staffing, workflow, and operational execution.
Coordinate with warehouse operations and demand planners to ensure production goals are met.
Troubleshoot production-floor issues and remove obstacles affecting productivity.
Monitor production performance and key operational metrics.
Ensure compliance with safety policies, SOPs, GMPs, quality standards, and company procedures.
Conduct employee coaching, performance discussions, and accountability conversations.
Partner with Human Resources, Safety, Quality, Logistics, and Operations teams to support business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and performance.