Production Supervisor

Worldwide Foam•La Porte, IN

39d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a thrilling opportunity as a Full Time Production Supervisor at Worldwide Foam in LaPorte, IN! Embrace the excitement of leading a dynamic team where innovation and excellence are at the forefront of our manufacturing processes. This role keeps you on the production floor, engaging directly with your team, ensuring high performance and accountability in a fast-paced environment. Your experience as a Lead Operator or Shift Lead will be invaluable as you inspire others to solve problems and exceed goals. This position starts at $27 per hour, with the opportunity for a higher rate based on experience and qualifications You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. If you’re ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and be part of a customer-focused culture, this is the place for you! Apply now and join us in revolutionizing the foam manufacturing industry! Your day to day as a Production Supervisor As a Production Floor Supervisor at Worldwide Foam in LaPorte, you’ll kick off each day by reviewing prior-shift results, safety notes, and production priorities, setting the tone for success. Your day unfolds with an engaging floor walk and a dynamic shift huddle to align expectations with your team. You’ll take charge on the production floor, expertly managing workflow across all lines, adjusting staffing in real-time, and swiftly addressing any issues that arise, all while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. This role also allows you to onboard and orient new employees, providing coaching and clear feedback to empower your team. Throughout the shift, you’ll monitor output against goals, liaise with plant leadership, and support shipping and receiving initiatives. As the shift wraps up, you’ll finalize production documentation, ensure a safe environment for the next team, and pass on vital information to leadership for seamless operations. What you need to be successful To thrive as a Production Floor Supervisor, a blend of hands-on supervisory experience and a robust understanding of manufacturing processes is essential. You must effectively lead hourly teams, prioritize daily tasks, and hold employees accountable for performance, safety, and attendance. A solid grasp of production operations and workflow management will enable you to identify bottlenecks and make real-time adjustments to labor and processes to meet output goals. Strong leadership and communication skills are critical; you'll need to provide clear direction, coach team members, and consistently communicate expectations in a professional manner. A commitment to safety and quality standards is paramount, alongside knowledge of basic manufacturing safety practices and the ability to enforce these without exception. Your capacity to train and onboard new employees, along with strong judgment to assess and resolve floor issues swiftly, will enhance team performance. Reliability, organization, and effective time management are key to succeeding in this fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Hands-on supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Ability to lead hourly teams on a production floor, manage daily priorities, and hold employees accountable for performance, safety and attendance.
Working knowledge of production operations and workflow management
Understanding how production lines function, how to identify bottlenecks, and how to adjust labor or processes in real time to meet output goals.
Strong people leadership and communication skills
Ability to give clear direction, coach employees, address performance issues, and communicate expectations consistently and professionally.
Commitment to safety and quality standards
Knowledge of basic manufacturing safety practices, PPE requirements, and quality control expectations with the ability to enforce standards without exception.
Ability to train, onboard, and develop employees
Experience orienting new hires, supporting on-the-job training, and reinforcing standard work procedures.
Basic production reporting and documentation skills
Ability to accurately complete production inventory and shift documentation and communicate key information during shift handoffs.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to assess situations quickly, resolve issues on the floor, and escalate concerns appropriately when needed.
Reliability, organization, and time management
Consistent attendance, punctuality, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment