Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience, including at least two (2) years in a lead, team lead, trainer, or supervisory leadership role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and workforce management.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and waste reduction principles.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and production reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer background check.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Experience supervising multiple production lines, shifts, or departments.
• Experience in fabrication, wire rope, cable, metals, industrial manufacturing, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification.
• Forklift certification and experience with material handling equipment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives.
• Provide daily direction, work assignments, and production priorities for assigned team members.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment aligned with WireCo values and WBS behaviors.
• Conduct employee training, cross-training, coaching, performance evaluations, and ongoing development activities.
• Monitor attendance, scheduling, overtime, and workforce utilization.
• Address employee performance concerns promptly through coaching, corrective action, and recognition programs.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and succession planning activities.
• Promote employee engagement and encourage participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, and efficiency metrics.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned work safely and effectively.
• Balance staffing and resources to meet changing production priorities.
• Coordinate production flow with planning, maintenance, quality, warehouse, shipping, and other departments.
• Monitor equipment utilization and coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support production startups, changeovers, and new product introductions.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and safe work practices.
• Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Immediately address unsafe behaviors and hazardous conditions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, standard operating procedures, and documented work instructions.
• Verify production processes consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Review production documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure nonconforming material is properly identified, contained, documented, and dispositioned.
• Partner with Quality to investigate root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate material flow to support uninterrupted production.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and material traceability.
• Monitor raw material availability and communicate shortages.
• Support shipping and receiving activities to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and identification of materials throughout the manufacturing process.
• Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production performance data and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Implement standardized work practices and drive operational discipline.
• Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Support new equipment implementation and process improvements.
• Conduct daily production meetings and shift handoffs.
• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, safety information, and operational updates.
• Maintain accurate production reports, labor records, downtime documentation, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with leadership to achieve operational objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Directly supervises production employees assigned to the department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, performance management, disciplinary actions, employee development, and recognition.
• Builds a culture focused on accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• wages plus bonus program
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• 100% company-paid life insurance
• 100% company-paid disability insurance