Manufacturing Supervisor

First Shift: Hours vary by week, typically M-F 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM with occasional mandatory Saturdays.

Position Summary: We are seeking a hands-on, people-focused Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily operations on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who drives performance while supporting the development and well-being of their team. This role is responsible for overseeing safety, quality, delivery, staffing, production throughput — all while ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient work environment aligned with 5S and lean principles.

Essential Functions:

• People Leadership & Staffing

o Lead and manage a production team, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
o Partner with HR and operations leadership to hire, onboard, train, and retain hourly employees.
o Create and manage shift schedules to meet production and capacity goals.
o Provide timely coaching, performance feedback, and discipline when necessary.

• Safety & 5S

o Champion a safety-first culture; ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
o Proactively identify and correct safety hazards.
o Implement and sustain 5S practices to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

• Quality & Continuous Improvement

o Enforce quality standards and lead efforts to reduce defects and rework.
o Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to address root causes of nonconformance.
o Lead and participate in kaizen and process improvement initiatives.

• Production & Delivery

o Ensure daily production targets and delivery schedules are met or exceeded.
o Monitor workflow, machine utilization, and crew assignments to meet capacity demands.
o Escalate and resolve production barriers in real time.

• Accountability & Communication

o Conduct daily shift startup meetings and Gemba walks.
o Maintain clear communication with other shifts, departments, and leadership.
o Track and report KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
o Hold team members accountable to standards and expectations.

• Team Development

o Identify training gaps and cross-train team members to increase flexibility and capability.
o Act as a mentor and coach to develop future leaders.
o Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred,
• Welding and fabrication and/or machining experience preferred
• Minimum of three years leading in operations environments or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum of two years leading and furthering a lean culture that utilized lean methodologies and tools.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Effective leader of people who can articulate a vision that inspires and motivates followership.
• Able to build trusting relationships with Operations team members and leaders across the organization.
• Proven experience developing and coaching direct reports with a focus on results, lean thinking, and people development.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and strategic skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Efficient in using common computer programs like Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience using ERP systems.