Production Supervisor

Johnson Electric • Vandalia, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As our next Production Supervisor, you’ll be at the forefront of leading production teams to safely produce high-quality products while driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement. Your expertise in manufacturing operations, leadership, and process improvement will be critical in achieving production goals and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a manufacturing leadership or supervisory role
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Why and Fishbone Diagrams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading Gemba Kaizen or continuous improvement projects
• Experience with manufacturing ERP or production systems
• Knowledge of quality management systems and production documentation
• Experience supporting automotive or high-volume manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved
• Drive departmental performance metrics including scrap reduction, build performance, productivity, and on-time delivery
• Assign staffing resources to support production goals and operational requirements
• Review and maintain production documentation, work instructions, standard work, and process records
• Manage router updates, engineering change reviews, and production process documentation
• Support process qualification activities including IQ and PQ execution
• Maintain and update manufacturing data and production systems
• Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and quality
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using problem-solving methodologies
• Communicate daily performance expectations, business updates, and improvement opportunities to production teams
• Ensure quality standards are maintained and non-conforming products are properly contained and addressed
• Complete production reporting and data entry accurately and on time
• Hold employees accountable in a fair, consistent, and professional manner
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance management
• Assist in the creation and deployment of training programs
• Act as backup for other supervisors as needed
• Support all safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives within the facility

Benefits

• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

What This Job Offers

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