Production Supervisor

Job Overview

The Production Supervisor - Machining on 3rd shift plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective production operations within our manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for leading a team of highly skilled hourly employees, including Machinists, while supporting production workflow, quality, employee performance, and operational planning.

This role promotes a culture of Zero Harm, partners with other departments to ensure operational success, and serves as a key leader in maintaining a productive and inclusive work environment. The Production Supervisor supervises 10+ direct reports and is part of the Operations leadership team.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce a Zero Harm culture by upholding and improving safety standards.
• Oversee the efficient operation of production lines and mechanical equipment.
• Supervise, coach, and develop highly skilled hourly employees in both daily operations and long-term growth.
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure smooth and productive workflow across the facility.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that supports employee engagement and performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) within a production area.
• Manage overtime, staffing resources, and production planning activities.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires regular movement throughout the facility.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) while performing work duties.
• Frequent walking throughout the facility to support employees, attend meetings, and inspect work areas.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Physical presence is required in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to inspect work areas and identify safety concerns.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain composure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma required; technical degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with computers and related technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of welding, cutting operations, and heavy equipment remanufacturing/assembly processes.
• Experience using workforce management systems such as Kronos for attendance, scheduling, and absence tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or working within Lean manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience using KPIs and performance metrics to drive operational improvements.