Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong understanding of production operations and manufacturing processes, or the ability to quickly learn them.
• Working knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including CNC machining, laser cutting, and press brake operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and bills of materials.
• Basic understanding of welding processes and applicable welding codes.
• Excellent supervisory, leadership, and team development skills.
• Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines through effective time management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software for reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Communicate effectively in English to follow safety procedures, work instructions, and collaborate clearly with supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field desired.
• Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure all company safety policies, environmental programs, and regulatory requirements are strictly followed.
• Communicate site operating targets, performance results, and expectations to employees; solicit feedback and address gaps related to production, sales, training, and maintenance goals.
• Oversee daily production workflow, scheduling, and employee assignments for the assigned shift.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of hourly production employees to ensure effective job performance and task completion.
• Execute daily work plans and coordinate production activities to meet quality, efficiency, and delivery expectations.
• Promote and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the facility.
• Conduct constructive and timely performance evaluations in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Review and approve employee timecards and work-time records.
• Provide task-specific training to ensure employee technical competency is maintained and improved.
• Participate in required meetings, investigations, audits, and other site leadership activities.
• Identify and initiate corrective and preventive actions to eliminate product or process nonconformities.
• Actively assess the work environment to identify and mitigate potential safety and environmental risks.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of required records and production data into the VBS system.