Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Work Schedule

Fixed 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)

- 1st Shift:  5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Overtime may be required based on business needs

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15–25 employees, including team leads

- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

- Provide clear direction, feedback, and performance management

- Support hiring, training, and workforce planning

Operations Execution

- Oversee daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals

- Maintain strong floor presence (~70%) to support teams and resolve issues

- Ensure adherence to standard work, policies, and procedures

- Monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

- Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, flow)

- Lead root cause problem solving and implement sustainable solutions

- Maintain training matrices and build workforce capability

- Drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity

Safety & Quality

- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture

- Ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures

- Support and reinforce quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives

Administrative

- Manage time and attendance for production staff

- Utilize ERP system (Infor) and production data to support decision-making

- Maintain accurate records and reporting

Qualifications

Required

- 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume or mixed-model environment

- Direct supervisory experience leading production teams

- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

- Experience in lean manufacturing environments

- Strong problem-solving and communication skills

- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings

Preferred

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field

- Experience using ERP systems (Infor preferred)

Key Competencies

- Leadership and people development (priority focus)

- Accountability and results orientation

- Problem-solving and decision-making

- Communication and collaboration