Manufacturing Operations Team Supervisor

Lead Day-to-Day Manufacturing Operations

Join us in Smithville, TN 37166 to guide a high-performing production team. As our Manufacturing Operations Team Supervisor, you’ll orchestrate the shop-floor rhythm—aligning people, processes, and safety to deliver consistent results.

A Day in the Life

You start with a quick walkthrough of the floor, check key performance dashboards, and host a focused huddle to set priorities. Throughout the shift, you balance coaching with coordination—solving issues, refining schedules, and reinforcing safe work practices.

What You’ll Own

• Oversee daily production activity and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members so they can do their best work and grow in their roles.
• Track performance indicators and introduce improvements that elevate throughput and quality.
• Coordinate staffing and sequencing of work to maximize productivity and meet deadlines.
• Run regular team meetings to communicate targets, updates, and feedback.
• Resolve employee concerns and conflicts promptly and professionally.
• Champion a safe, healthy workplace and reinforce safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Support onboarding and hands-on training for new hires.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in management or a related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience supervising a team in a production or similar environment.
• Proven leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear, effective communication—both written and verbal.
• Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot root causes, and implement sound solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related operational software.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Core Proficiencies

• Leadership / People Management
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Warehouse Experience
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Scheduling Experience

Ready to elevate team performance and drive daily results in Smithville? We’d love to hear from you.