Production Supervisor I

Job DetailsJob Location: Patten Company JAX - Jacksonville, FL 32218Position Type: Full TimeWHO WE ARE

The Wing Group is a global leader in engineered solutions for demanding environments, bringing together a portfolio of trusted brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Company, and FabTek Industries. Across defense, marine safety, law enforcement, and industrial sectors, we design and manufacture mission-critical inflatable, flotation, and survival solutions that professionals trust to perform when it matters most.

 

From combat-ready rigid inflatable boats and inflatable structures to life-saving flotation devices and marine apparel, our products are engineered and tested to exceed the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. With U.S. and Canadian-based manufacturing and a collaborative, hands-on culture, The Wing Group delivers purpose-built solutions for the world’s toughest environments. Join us in advancing safety, performance, and innovation—on the water and beyond.

What We Offer


Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage.
A collaborative and supportive culture within a trusted, market-leading organization.
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact by driving growth and innovation in a dynamic and evolving industry to save lives.


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 

JOB PURPOSE
The Production Supervisor, pre-module position is crucial in any manufacturing setting to ensure operational efficiency, quality control, and optimal team performance. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, managing schedules, and ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and safely. Production Supervisors maintain high standards of product quality, manage costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. They also provide leadership, coordinate with other departments, train new employees, and motivate their teams to achieve production targets. Essentially, this position exists to bridge the gap between the production floor and higher management, ensuring that the manufacturing processes are seamless, issues are swiftly resolved, and the final products meet the organization's standards of excellence.

 

STRUCTURE

The Production Supervisor reports to Plant Manager.

 

RESPONSIBILITY


Overseeing the manufacturing processes and procedures in factory production operations
Supervise the manufacturing floor
Review product line to ensure targeted efficiency is acquired
Create and adhere to effective work schedules
Have a good understanding of the product and flow on the production floor
Ensure that raw materials are in place in pre-mod and delivered in a timely manner to the production floor
Understand company safety regulations and maintain a safe workplace
Create and oversee employee training to increase production
Maintaining communication between management and employees to ensure that necessary policies are understood and followed
Maintain effective communication between management, engineering, and employees to ensure policies, schedules, and methods are adhered to
Ability to complete written reports
Supervise 45-60 employees
Set the example of professionalism and fair play for all employees on their assigned line
Monitor attendance and recommend progressive disciplinary actions
Motivate, seek employee engagement
Support and Drive Lean manufacturing and 5S Initiatives 
Understanding and complying with FMLA and Worker’s Compensation, related federal, state, and local laws

QualificationsREQUIREMENTS

 


3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory position, experience in a manufacturing plant, have had oversight of factory operations, understand process flow, good people manager, has a good understanding of operational efficiency/productivity.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel required
Must have a detailed understanding of Management skills, business practices, and judgment in applying policies and adapting standard methods to accomplish goals
Excellent verbal and written communication
Standing for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Ability to learn and comprehend instructions and orientation to the job.
Ability to concentrate attention on tasks at hand for extended periods of time.
Experience in garment manufacturing is an asset 
The ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese is an asset 
ERP experience is an asset


 

MEASURES OF SUCCESS 

 

Knowledge Requirements: 

 


Policy and Procedure Compliance: Effective application and enforcement of company policies and procedures, ensuring all factory operations comply with regulatory standards. Success could be measured by the absence of compliance issues or violations during audits.
Garment Manufacturing Processes: Understanding of garment manufacturing processes, including cutting, screen printing, st