Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Greene Tweed•Kulpsville, PA

12d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for the overall safety, quality, and productivity of assigned production areas. The role ensures 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 (LSS) 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 plans and manages daily department operations, staffing, training, safety and policy compliance, performance metrics, and communication across departments and shifts. The supervisor guides employees in following Standard Work and recommends improvements to work instructions, methods, processes, policies, and equipment. The position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States. 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 required.
At least 5 years of previous 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.
Metric-driven and analytical problem-solving experience.
U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to ITAR-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma certification desired.
Three years of direct supervision experience in a manufacturing environment is ideal.
Previous experience in a Lean manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and high-performance work teams desired.
Root-cause analysis or Six Sigma training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage daily operations of assigned department(s), including staffing levels for direct and contract workers and budget accountability, to accomplish plant objectives effectively and efficiently.
Train and reinforce workforce skills so employees can produce quality products according to Greene, Tweed and customer requirements.
Administer company rules, regulations, and safety policies, and initiate or recommend corrective actions.
Provide leadership and direction; communicate and collaborate across organizational levels, functions, shifts, and departments, and remain available to answer operators’ questions.
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 the workforce in complying with Standard Work, recommend improvements to work instructions, methods, processes, policies, and equipment, and ensure operators are informed.