Supervisor - 1st Shift

Your Opportunity is Here with HSM • Hickory, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third-generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to its people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, HSM specializes in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Their expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products touch everyday life in countless ways. At HSM, success is built on its people, fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. This role involves leading and supporting a diverse production team, ensuring employees have the necessary tools, resources, and direction to meet daily goals. The Supervisor will assign work, adjust schedules based on production needs, coach employees, address concerns, and help maintain a positive and productive work environment. Responsibilities include monitoring workflow, supporting production adjustments, expediting rush orders, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues. The position requires a balance of people leadership and operational execution in a high-tempo environment, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This includes enforcing safety guidelines, maintaining a clean work environment, supporting Lean and 5S initiatives, tracking production metrics, and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and waste reduction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in industrial sewing, assembly, or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing production employees
• Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and workplace safety practices
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems for production planning, inventory tracking, or material management
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to changing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stand for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices
• Familiarity with ISO certification standards, quality control processes, or VDA standards
• Forklift experience or willingness to complete certification/training
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10%, if needed
• SmartSheets experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse production team.
• Ensure employees have the tools, resources, and direction needed to meet daily goals.
• Assign work and adjust schedules based on production needs.
• Coach employees and address concerns.
• Help maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Monitor workflow across departments.
• Support production adjustments when schedules shift.
• Help expedite rush orders or customer priorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues quickly.
• Enforce safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support Lean and 5S initiatives.
• Track production metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall performance.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of PTO + company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

What This Job Offers

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