Production Supervisor

Description

Over a Half-Century of Safely Moving People  MoboTrex has been committed to advancing traffic management solutions since 1969. Our founders recognized the importance of smart mobility and its critical role in shaping the future of cities and economies.

As a leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), we manufacture traffic signals, traffic control cabinets, intersection control hardware and software, and specialty products. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with additional locations in Pflugerville, TX; Powhatan, VA; and Volo, IL, we proudly serve customers nationwide with innovative and reliable mobility solutions. Every day, we fulfill our promise of being your trusted traffic and mobility experts.

We engineer, manufacture, and sell a wide range of standard and custom traffic control products across America. Manufacture traffic control metal components and enclosures using various processes including cutting, punching, deburring, and bending equipment.

MoboTrex is seeking a Production Supervisor to support our manufacturing operations and drive execution across production lines. This role provides hands-on leadership to direct labor and temporary personnel, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of products aligned with customer requirements.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for meeting daily production targets related to volume, quality, cost, and delivery, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and employee development. This position plays a key role in coordinating production activities, supporting Lean initiatives, and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer teams.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of hourly production employees and temporary staff to build high-performing, engaged teams 
• Assign daily work, monitor performance, and provide real-time feedback and accountability 
• Support recruiting,  interviewing, onboarding, and training of production personnel 
• Identify skill gaps and implement cross-training and development plans 
• Provide coaching, counseling, and performance management to drive continuous improvement 

Production Execution & Operations

• Direct daily manufacturing activities to ensure achievement of production schedules, customer demand, and on-time delivery 
• Coordinate production across assigned lines, shifts, or work cells to meet volume, quality, and cost targets 
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure manufacturing feasibility and operational readiness 
• Monitor and manage labor utilization, material flow, and equipment availability 
• Support repair, rework, and assembly processes as required 

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and sustain a Lean manufacturing culture, focusing on waste elimination and process efficiency 
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve productivity, reduce cost, and enhance quality 
• Participate in and lead Kaizen events, value stream improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Analyze production metrics and drive data-based decision making 

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and customer requirements 
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, safety, quality systems) 
• Support and participate in product reviews, engineering changes (ECNs), and process validations 
• Maintain accurate documentation including work instructions, assembly procedures, and production records 

Safety & Work Environment

• Champion a safe and compliant work environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures 
• Lead and participate in plant safety programs and initiatives 
• Ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to safety standards 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production floor 

Planning & Resource Management

• Assist in production planning, capacity planning, and space utilization 
• Identify labor and resource needs to meet production goals 
• Support budgeting, cost forecasting, and resource allocation 
• Ensure proper maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including preventive maintenance and repairs 

Reporting & Communication

• Generate and analyze production reports, KPIs, and op