Production Supervisor (1st Shift) - Birmingham, AL

Hubbell Incorporated • Leeds, AL

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees the production process at Hubbell’s new secondary Switching & Fusing location south of Birmingham, Alabama. The role ensures production targets are met while maintaining safety protocols and quality standards. The supervisor leads and develops production staff, coordinates production planning and equipment maintenance, manages inventory, resolves production issues, and identifies improvements to efficiency, waste, and costs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, including motivating, coaching, and developing employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with team members, management, and other departments.
• Ability to assess situations quickly, identify problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety protocols and procedures and conduct safety training as needed.
• Supervise production workers by assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and development opportunities.
• Work with production planners to organize workflow, establish priorities, and meet production schedules.
• Monitor production to ensure products meet quality standards and address quality issues.
• Ensure raw materials and supplies are available and manage inventory to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to keep equipment in good working condition and arrange repairs or replacements as needed.
• Identify production process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output, downtime, and quality issues, and prepare management reports.
• Identify and resolve production issues involving machinery, staffing, or supply chain problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED