Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

Fixed 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Overtime may be required based on business needs

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15–25 employees, including team leads
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and performance management
• Support hiring, training, and workforce planning

Operations Execution

• Oversee daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals
• Maintain strong floor presence (~70%) to support teams and resolve issues
• Ensure adherence to standard work, policies, and procedures
• Monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

• Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, flow)
• Lead root cause problem solving and implement sustainable solutions
• Maintain training matrices and build workforce capability
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity

Safety & Quality

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures
• Support and reinforce quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives

Administrative

• Manage time and attendance for production staff
• Utilize ERP system (Infor) and production data to support decision-making
• Maintain accurate records and reporting

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume or mixed-model environment
• Direct supervisory experience leading production teams
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience using ERP systems (Infor preferred)

Key Competencies

• Leadership and people development (priority focus)
• Accountability and results orientation
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and collaboration