Production Supervisor

Main Tasks

• Lead daily workflow by assigning tasks, setting schedules, and ensuring work meets quality and policy standards.
• Hire, train, coach, counsel, and develop employees in alignment with HR policies.
• Monitor labor efficiency, minimize overtime, and maintain staffing at required levels.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain a clean, organized production floor.
• Collaborate with other plant leaders to coordinate production and warehouse activities.
• Track and report daily production output and identify issues impacting performance.
• Ensure employees adhere to time schedules, including start times, breaks, and lunches.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes to increase efficiency and standardization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

  Requirements:  

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, or materials management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop employees.
• Knowledge of raw materials planning and production scheduling.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or logistics required.
• Familiarity with 5S principles and strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to write basic reports and correspondence.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience (Sage a plus).
• Forklift experience or certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, self‑motivation, and results‑driven mindset.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and comply with company policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

Lean ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementProcess OptimizationEquipment MaintenanceProduction SchedulingCompliance StandardsQuality ControlCost ManagementProduction PlanningHSE Compliance