Job DescriptionProduction SupervisorFull-Time | Manufacturing Plant
Shift: 3rd Shift (930PM - $730AM Monday-Saturday AM) Position Summary:The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned shift and production area. This role ensures goals related to safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement are consistently achieved. The supervisor leads a team of production employees while partnering with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Tooling to support smooth and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and feedback to hourly team members; ensure compliance with company policies and workplace standards.
- Monitor performance metrics such as throughput, scrap rate, and downtime; implement corrective action when goals are not met.
- Lead safety talks, support a strong safety culture, and quickly address hazards or unsafe behaviors.
- Maintain adherence to quality standards and collaborate with Quality teams to resolve process or product concerns.
- Identify equipment or process issues and submit timely work orders to ensure proper follow-up.
- Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce scrap.
- Document shift activities through reports, huddles, and communication handoffs.
- Support training and upskilling of operators and leads to build bench strength and promote growth from within.
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize unplanned downtime and drive sustainable solutions.
- Take part in daily production reviews, Gemba walks, and other structured improvement meetings.
Qualifications:- High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related discipline preferred.
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience; 1+ year in a supervisory or team leadership role preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication, accountability, and coaching skills.
- Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems (Odyssey experience a plus).
- Experience in die casting, CNC machining, or a related industrial environment strongly preferred.
Work Environment:- Work is performed in a manufacturing plant with exposure to machinery, heat, and moderate noise levels.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be willing to work overtime or alternative shifts as needed to support production needs.
Meet Your RecruiterJustin Meyers