Operations Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Experience balancing floor presence with planning and administrative responsibilities (inventory, timekeeping, effectiveness review, etc.).
• Ability to train, coach, and develop a team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills (clear, direct, and supportive, both written and verbal).
• Reliability, adaptability, and commitment to being present for the team every day.
• Detail orientation and follow-through.
• Mechanical and numerical reasoning skills for rapid problem solving.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years' manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP software skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• ISO knowledge and experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Spend 70% of time on the production floor, providing direct support and leadership to the team.
• Anticipate and address issues before they become obstacles.
• Coordinate with team members, other shift managers, and company leadership to ensure alignment on goals and smooth operations.
• Share updates and ensure alignment on goals.
• Champion safety, efficiency, quality, and adherence to processes.
• Hold the team to high standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive projects that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and maximize team performance.
• Meet production goals and ensure customer quality expectations are exceeded.
• Balance urgent production needs with planning activities like inventory exception review and resolution, timekeeping, and team member and department effectiveness reviews.
• Actively support operators and team members, providing coaching, training, and clear direction.
• Train, mentor, and communicate with team members, empowering them to succeed and grow.
• Utilize production and logistics data to anticipate needs, prioritize work, and manage staffing.
• Lead projects, identify improvements, and drive efficiency and accountability across the shift.

Benefits

• A safe workplace
• Growth opportunities (promote from within)
• Competitive pay
• Weekly payroll
• Profit-sharing bonus eligibility
• Excellent 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement after one year