Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of production metrics, manufacturing processes, and operational performance indicators.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system; automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business Management, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Conduct daily Gemba huddles focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily production activities to meet customer schedules and on-time delivery commitments.
• Optimize labor utilization by adjusting staffing, workflow, and production priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure all manufacturing operations are performed in accordance with established work instructions, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance and reduce waste.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Customer Service to resolve production issues and support customer requirements.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees through coaching, cross-training, and performance feedback.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate production records, labor reporting, shift documentation, and inventory transactions.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.