Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Tarboro, NC
About The Position
Air Systems Components (ASC), a business segment of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Tarboro, NC manufacturing facility. ASC manufactures high-quality air distribution products used in commercial and industrial applications. This facility operates as a Tier 2 production plant (101-500 employees) currently undergoing a turnaround, focused on improving operational performance, strengthening frontline leadership, and upskilling talent across the organization. The Production Supervisor is a hands-on, floor-focused leader responsible for driving shift execution across safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing team capability and reinforcing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 3–7 years of manufacturing experience, including 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role
- Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment (fabrication, assembly, or industrial production)
- Demonstrated ability to lead in a performance-driven or turnaround environment
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and standard work
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and shop floor transactions
Nice To Haves
- Lean or Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher)
- Experience leading mid-sized teams (20–40 employees) in a Tier 2 facility
- Familiarity with OEE metrics, MES systems, or real-time production dashboards
- Proven success improving safety, quality, and productivity metrics
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise hourly production employees (20–40 associates) across multiple lines or work cells
- Own daily shift execution, including staffing alignment, schedule attainment, and shift readiness
- Drive performance using KPIs such as output, scrap, First Pass Yield, downtime, attendance, and takt adherence
- Serve as a change agent in a turnaround environment, reinforcing standard work, accountability, and urgency
- Execute real-time problem solving, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for production, quality, or equipment issues
- Coach, train, and actively upskill team members, building capability and developing future leads
- Drive quality at the source, ensuring operators own quality within the production process
- Promote and enforce a safety-first culture, including safety talks, audits, and immediate response to issues
- Ensure accurate ERP/MRP transactions, including labor reporting, production confirmations, and inventory movements
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Inventory, and Shipping to support OTIF performance
- Support Lean initiatives such as 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements
- Conduct effective shift communication and handoffs to ensure continuity across operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
