Production Supervisor

LV Search Partners•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met. The role leads employees on the assigned shift, coordinates staffing and workflow, monitors equipment performance, and partners with Quality and Maintenance to resolve issues. The supervisor promotes a safe, efficient work environment focused on accountability, employee development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics, packaging, or a similar production environment.
At least 1 year of leadership, lead operator, or supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of production equipment, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
Ability to interpret production schedules, work instructions, and product specifications.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Basic proficiency with production software and Microsoft Office.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the production floor for extended periods.
Ability to bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 40–50 lbs.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise and moving equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE and follow facility safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in plastic tube manufacturing or packaging.
Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems and production performance metrics.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets.
Coordinate shift staffing, work assignments, break schedules, and job rotations based on production needs.
Monitor production schedules, material availability, and workflow to ensure timely order completion.
Verify equipment setups, start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns follow established procedures.
Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance to address breakdowns and minimize downtime.
Ensure employees follow work instructions and product specifications throughout manufacturing.
Maintain clean, organized work areas consistent with 5S standards.
Enforce compliance with quality standards, SOPs, and documentation requirements.
Work with Quality to investigate defects, process deviations, and customer complaints.
Conduct production floor audits and verify required quality checks are completed and documented.
Ensure nonconforming materials and products are identified, segregated, and handled according to procedures.
Support containment, rework, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with safety policies, including machine guarding, PPE, lockout/tagout, and hazard reporting.
Address unsafe conditions and participate in incident investigations, training, and audits.
Lead daily safety discussions and reinforce safe work practices.
Ensure employees are trained and authorized to perform assigned tasks.
Supervise production operators, material handlers, and other assigned personnel.
Train employees on equipment operation, work instructions, quality expectations, and safety procedures.
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and documented evaluations.
Address attendance and performance concerns with management and Human Resources.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and clear communication across shifts.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and cross-training.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce scrap, minimize downtime, and control production costs.
Monitor production metrics and address performance gaps.
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality on process improvements and troubleshooting.
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Encourage employee input on improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency.
Maintain production records, including output, scrap, downtime, labor utilization, and shift activity.
Communicate production status, staffing needs, and operational issues to the Production Manager.
Conduct shift handoffs and follow through on unresolved issues.
Review employee timekeeping and support workforce planning.