Plant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Do you want to work for the best employer in the area? Progress Mfg. Inc. is seeking a Plant Superintendent. With competitive pay, PTO, great benefits, 401K, department incentive pay, and life insurance, Progress Mfg. is the best place to work! Not to mention the friendly environment here at Progress Mfg. where employees are challenged, encouraged to excel, and invested in every single day. Come work for a company that values its employees and has a strong focus on producing quality products. Apply today!

Job Summary Plant Superintendent

Is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing, maintenance, and facility operations with direct oversight of working leads, maintenance technicians, and support staff. Has full accountability for driving production performance, equipment uptime, safety, and plant cleanliness. The Superintendent is a hands-on leader who fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, particularly across robotic systems and CNC machining centers. This position also leads the plant safety committee and supports strategic objectives in cost, quality, and delivery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Production & Operations Leadership

• Coordinate and oversee all production activities through working leads and floor personnel to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output goals.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs such as throughput, scrap, efficiency, and rework.
• Maintain daily communication points with teams to align on production goals, safety, and priorities.
• Act as the primary escalation point for production issues and remove operational roadblocks.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality to align production with customer demand and specifications.
• Implement and sustain Lean manufacturing practices including 5S, standard work, and waste reduction.
• Provide leadership for shift changes, task prioritization, and consistent application of work instructions.

Maintenance & Asset Management

Facilities & Housekeeping

Safety & Compliance Leadership

Personnel Management & Leadership

Work Schedule & Availability

This position requires flexibility in work hours based on operational demands. Workdays typically range from 8 to 11 hours, with scheduling varying between 4 to 5 days per week :

Occasional early starts or extended hours may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Skills & Knowledge