Production Supervisor- 1st, 2nd and AWS

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a designated area to ensure execution of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) objectives. This role directly supervises teams, ensuring efficient material flow, operational effectiveness, and accurate order fulfillment. The Production Supervisor works collaboratively across departments to establish and maintain a positive employee relations environment, implement process improvements, uphold company standards, and promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – (depending on area of assignment)

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Supervise working teams to meet daily operational goals and performance metrics including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), order accuracy, labor efficiency, and downtime.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards such as ISO 9000 and advanced product quality planning (APQP), and delivery commitments through daily oversight and coaching.
• Maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day-to-day operating requirements ensuring that all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported and followed on the production floor.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align support for operational objectives.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, proper storage, and use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and/or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Assist in workforce planning, scheduling, and training to ensure labor coverage and team readiness.
• Participate in and lead lean initiatives, root cause investigations, and structured problem-solving efforts to drive continuous improvement.
• Track and report area performance using established key performance indicators (KPIs); identify and act on trends and anomalies in real time.
• Analyze real-time and historical supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization is valuable.
• Conduct regular process checks and audits to ensure standards are met and issues are escalated or resolved quickly.
• Maintain accurate records of production, labor, downtime, and incident reporting as required.
• Support the maintenance and readiness of operational equipment, including warehouse vehicles or production machinery.
• Foster a high-performance environment built on clear expectations, accountability, respect, and development utilizing SQDCM models.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support special projects, cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functional improvement teams as assigned.
• Assist with warehouse layout adjustments, material handling strategies, or production line balancing.
• May participate in union-related matters or bargaining support, depending on location and assignment.
• Contribute to community engagement or wellness initiatives as part of company culture.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is required. Bachelor degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if degreed. Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if non-degreed. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role. If no lead or supervisory experience, successful completion of the internal leadership training program will fulfill this requirement.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of ERP/MES and WMS platforms.
• Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Fluency with lean manufacturing or warehouse practices (5S, visual management, standar