Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field) OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Machining background required — experience with CNC machining, tooling, setup, troubleshooting, or machining operations leadership.
• 2–5+ years of experience supervising hourly manufacturing employees.
• Demonstrated ability to execute production schedules and manage daily operations.
• Strong problem‑solving capability (A3/8D/root‑cause).

Nice To Haves

• SAP/MES proficiency preferred
• Experience working in a union environment (preferred).
• CI training (Lean/6σ) or experience implementing standard work, 5S, visual management.
• Experience in precision machining, metal cutting, or similar discrete industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of hourly operators in a represented (union) environment; apply policies consistently and maintain constructive labor–management relations.
• Manage staffing, skills matrices, cross‑training, onboarding, and performance conversations.
• Build engagement and accountability through clear expectations, feedback, and recognition.
• Oversee daily machining and/or assembly operations to meet SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity) targets.
• Ensure operators follow standard work, machining procedures, and correct tooling setups.
• Troubleshoot machining issues including dimensional variation, tool wear, feeds/speeds, cycle time barriers, and equipment performance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Engineering to resolve downtime and improve throughput.
• Ensure compliance to work instructions, prints, and control plans.
• Support first‑piece approvals, dimensional checks, and disposition of non‑conforming material.
• Lead or participate in root‑cause problem solving (A3/8D) for defects and chronic process issues.
• Drive improvements in machining efficiency, scrap reduction, changeover time, and standard work.
• Facilitate 5S sustainment, visual management enhancements, and waste elimination.
• Support alignment to plant CI goals and divisional initiatives.
• Lead daily tier meetings and ensure effective cross‑shift handoffs.
• Provide updates on staffing, performance, risks, and countermeasures to site leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance