Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop frontline production teams.
• Proven ability to succeed in a demanding, high-volume production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for production tracking and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and focus resources on high-value work.
• General understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Ability to work alongside teams on the production floor for most of the day.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Proven history of strong safety performance, including low TRIR and LTIR.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods; lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently; and work in varying temperatures, around moving mechanical equipment, and in moderate-to-high noise levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a plant or process operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental requirements.
• Directly manage the production team, including shift leads, operators, and general laborers.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules or resources as needed.
• Maintain quality-control standards and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Use production metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and maximize uptime, throughput, and profitability.
• Optimize workflow, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency while reducing waste.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, maintenance, and other internal departments.
• Track daily production performance and prepare reports for site leadership.
• Manage production budgets, equipment, tooling, and raw materials.
• Ensure production equipment is operated correctly and preventive maintenance activities are carried out.
• Partner with site leadership to drive operational results.