1st shift Production Supervisor

ATEK METAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC•New Hampton, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ATEK Metal Technologies is hiring a hands-on, adaptable Production Supervisor to lead first-shift daily production operations at its New Hampton, Iowa facility. The supervisor will balance production demands with changing priorities and support continuous improvement, new product launches, and engineering initiatives. The role involves collaborating across departments to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals while developing employees and helping improve operations.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Hands-on leadership ability, including motivating, coaching, and holding teams accountable.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely, sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to manage shifting priorities, unexpected challenges, and changing production needs.
Proactive approach to anticipating issues, taking ownership, and following through on solutions.
Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments, particularly during new product launches and production trials.
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or production leadership experience in a foundry environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and other departments on new product introductions and engineering trials, troubleshoot challenges, and support smooth transitions into production.
Train, coach, and develop team members and shift leaders while promoting accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
Anticipate production needs, adapt to changing priorities, and resolve issues proactively.
Track production KPIs, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action.
Promote safety, quality, and respect by setting clear expectations, leading by example, and holding employees accountable.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce downtime, eliminate waste, and increase efficiency.
Communicate and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other production teams, including supporting effective shift handoffs.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, LOTO requirements, and established quality standards.