Production Supervsior

Required Skills & Experience

Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment. Experience directly managing and developing salaried employees or front-line leaders, rather than exclusively supervising hourly operators.

Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and terminology, including:

Lean manufacturing Continuous improvement Yield / first-pass yield Uptime Productivity and efficiency SMED / changeovers Cost reduction Manufacturing KPIs Experience working within a 24/7 manufacturing operation is strongly preferred. Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and promoting employees. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively alongside Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams. Bachelors degree

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations while developing employees, driving operational performance, and partnering cross-functionally to achieve production goals. This position will directly lead salaried employees as well as the broader teams reporting through those leaders. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, execution-focused leader who understands manufacturing operations and can translate production goals into measurable results across safety, quality, productivity, yield, efficiency, and cost. A major focus of the role is people leadership and development. Success will be measured not simply by the size of teams previously managed, but by the candidate's ability to coach employees, build strong teams, develop future leaders, and create opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day production and manufacturing activities within a 24/7 operating environment. Directly manage approximately 1-4 salaried employees, with additional production employees reporting through those leaders. Coach, mentor, and develop salaried leaders and production employees to improve performance and build a strong internal leadership pipeline. Create development opportunities for employees and demonstrate a track record of helping team members grow into positions of increased responsibility.

Monitor and improve key manufacturing performance indicators, including:

Uptime Yield and first-pass yield Efficiency Productivity Changeover performance Cost Other manufacturing KPIs Drive continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and productivity gains. Support improvements to production changeovers using SMED and related Lean principles. Maintain a strong presence within the manufacturing operation and work closely with employees to understand and address day-to-day production challenges. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and other manufacturing functions to resolve issues and improve operational performance. Use production data and KPIs to identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions. Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the production organization.