Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Greene Tweed•Kulpsville, PA

11d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for the overall safety, quality, and productivity of assigned production areas, ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining cost of goods sold (COGS) within budget plans. The supervisor fosters employee engagement and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma principles, including Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and the DMAIC process, and ensures effective use of employees, equipment, and materials to meet order fulfillment requirements for quality, timeliness, and cost. The role manages daily department operations, staffing, and budget accountability; trains and guides employees to produce products that meet Greene, Tweed and customer requirements; administers company rules and safety policies; and collaborates across shifts, departments, and organizational levels. The supervisor monitors performance metrics, communicates responsibilities and plant commitments, and guides workforce compliance with Standard Work while recommending improvements to work instructions, methods, processes, policies, and equipment. The position requires U.S. Person status under applicable law for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, subject to applicable laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, including exposure to leading or directing the work of others.
Demonstrated ability to lead by example, serve as a positive role model, and embrace Standard Work.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizational levels.
Experience with metric-driven analytical problem solving.
U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree.
Lean/Six Sigma certification.
Three years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and High Performance Work Teams.
Root cause analysis or Six Sigma training.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage daily operations of assigned departments, including staffing levels for direct and contract workers and budget accountability.
Train and reinforce workforce skills to ensure production of quality products that meet Greene, Tweed and customer requirements.
Administer company rules, regulations, and safety policies, initiating and recommending corrective actions.
Provide leadership and direction; communicate and collaborate across organizational levels, shifts, and departments.
Remain available to operators to answer questions and address issues.
Analyze department performance against metrics and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
Create, post, and communicate performance information so employees understand their roles in achieving plant commitments.
Guide workforce compliance with Standard Work and recommend improvements to work instructions, methods, processes, policies, and equipment.
Ensure effective use of employees, equipment, and materials to meet quality, timeliness, and cost requirements.