Production Supervisor

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. • Pooler, GA

5d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor II supervises and coordinates workers and resources engaged in setting up and operating machines and work stations to repair and manufacture parts. The role directs, coordinates, and evaluates the department or shift, including interviewing and training employees, planning and assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

The supervisor coordinates daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals; ensures compliance with manufacturing standards and safety procedures; manages resources and team performance; and communicates key updates to employees and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or equivalent from a four-year college, or at least 5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and clearly present information in small-group settings.
• Proficiency in basic math, including fractions and percentages, and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Ability to follow instructions and resolve routine issues using common sense.
• Basic proficiency with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics software.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the core competencies of being action oriented, a change champion, customer-focused, committed to developing self and others, and taking ownership.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring SOPs are followed, equipment is properly guarded, PPE is used, and employees are trained.
• Lead safety investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, champion Behavior-Based Safety, and coach teams on safe practices.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, allocate resources, and ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing standards and product checks, address quality issues, and support continuous improvement.
• Manage resources to meet performance targets; monitor daily results, control labor and material costs, and report variances.
• Lead and support production teams through hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Foster teamwork, provide feedback, ensure compliance with company policies, and maintain relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Share key updates with team members and leadership to ensure alignment and continuity.
• Interview, train, plan and assign work for, appraise, reward, and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Employee appreciation programs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager