Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Crenlo Engineered Cabs•Rochester, MN

19d•$75,747 - $91,066

About The Position

Crenlo is seeking a high-output Production Supervisor to drive daily production results and continuous improvement within its Manufacturing team. This hands-on leadership role owns line performance across safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and material flow, delivering results through disciplined execution, problem solving, and accountability. The supervisor is expected to lead from the production floor, identify and resolve problems quickly, drive hourly teams and salaried support functions to achieve results, and maintain control of materials, inventory accuracy, and system transactions. Success means meeting or exceeding production targets, improving efficiency, throughput, and cost performance, maintaining accurate inventory without material-related production disruptions, developing a team that performs with minimal supervision, eliminating recurring problems, and building a culture of accountability and urgency. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with willingness to work every other Saturday during high-demand periods. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change and that reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; alternatively, 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including demonstrated production leadership.
Candidates without a degree must demonstrate a track record of measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, or efficiency.
3+ years of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills focused on root cause and execution.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
Experience working in a team-based and/or union environment.
Experience maintaining transactional accuracy in a production environment, including material movements and inventory control.
Familiarity with ERP systems for production and inventory tracking.
Willingness to work every other Saturday during high-demand periods to support production requirements and customer commitments.
Self-driven, accountable, direct in communication, resilient under pressure, and results-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing experience, including Kaizen, standard work, and waste elimination.
Welding and fabrication experience.
Experience with production metrics such as efficiency, throughput, and scrap.
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Enforce safety standards, promptly correct hazards, and promote a proactive safety culture.
Own daily schedule attainment and adjust labor and priorities in real time to maintain flow and meet production targets.
Drive labor efficiency through appropriate staffing, line balance, waste elimination, and disciplined execution.
Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and act on issues before they disrupt production.
Lead root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring problems.
Hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, and quality; coach, train, and take corrective action when standards are not met.
Drive urgency and follow-through from Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Materials, escalating and resolving production-impacting issues without delay.
Own material flow and inventory accuracy; ensure accurate, real-time receipts, moves, issues, and completions and alignment between physical inventory and ERP records.
Prevent production disruptions caused by shortages, mis-picks, or inaccurate inventory.
Implement measurable improvements to cost, quality, and throughput using lean manufacturing principles to improve flow and eliminate waste.
Build and maintain a cross-trained team, facilitate training and performance development, and reduce single points of failure.
Enforce housekeeping, organization, and discipline standards to maintain a clean, controlled, efficient work environment.