Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Shield Restraint Systems Inc. • Elkhart, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, correct, and efficient production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

• AS/BS Degree in management or a technical field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience required.
• 3–5 years of positive leadership and employee engagement experience preferred.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style, and commitment to achieving goals.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, or hear.
• Must occasionally lift/move up to 30 lbs.
• Exposed to prevailing weather conditions and a moderate-noise-level factory floor in the same building as the office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 5S and Continuous Improvement desired.
• Exposure to ISO/QS9000/IATF 16949 manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Industrial ERP systems (e.g., QAD, Syteline) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive actions to effective completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge and exposure to automated production equipment preferred.
• Experience with restraint systems and industrial sewing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct employees daily to meet product schedules and achieve 100% on-time delivery.
• Ensure employees have a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, procedures, and handbook.
• Drive efforts to maximize shop efficiencies and product quality.
• Complete environmental, health, and safety documentation as required.
• Support job training and certification processes.
• Ensure facility and equipment are properly maintained.
• Lead the production team with a positive approach to employee engagement.
• Act as a "Change Agent" to promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure growth and technology objectives for assigned manufacturing areas are met.
• Manage daily team activities, including time clock management, policy enforcement, training, and metrics achievement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree