Production Supervisor

Nesco Resource•Bedford, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations and leads production employees on the second shift. This hands-on leadership role coordinates production activities, manages workflow, monitors employee performance, and ensures production goals are met while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency. The supervisor works with maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve operational challenges and communicates production status and outstanding issues during shift handoffs. Training takes place on the first shift.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Team Lead, or in a similar manufacturing leadership role.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, workflow coordination, and employee supervision.
Proven ability to meet production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to make decisions, prioritize tasks, and lead a team independently.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Familiarity with AC/DC circuits, control panels, and industrial troubleshooting.
Knowledge of 110V, 220V, and 480V three-phase electrical systems.
Experience with Revit, Inventor, or similar design software.
Additional education or technical training.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, productivity targets, and customer demands.
Lead, coach, and support production employees, maintaining performance and accountability.
Assign work, monitor output, and adjust staffing or workflow to meet deadlines.
Monitor product quality and ensure work meets specifications and company standards.
Enforce safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Identify delays, equipment issues, and workflow bottlenecks, and coordinate corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Monitor production efficiency, scrap, and waste, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Train new employees and provide ongoing guidance to develop skills and team performance.
Maintain production records, shift reports, and other required documentation.
Communicate production status, staffing needs, equipment concerns, and outstanding issues during shift handoffs.
Work with maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve production challenges and maintain operational efficiency.
Address employee concerns professionally and foster a productive, team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance options, including POS and HSA plans.
Dental and vision insurance.
Telemedicine and wellness benefits.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
401(k) with company match up to 4%.
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Disability insurance.
Accident and critical care coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Nine paid holidays.
Paid time off: 5 days during the first year, 10 days during the second year, 15 days annually during years 3–10, and 20 days annually after 10 years.
MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan encompassing Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), and EAP services.