Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on leadership role and enjoys solving operational challenges, coaching employees, and improving processes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily production activities based on staffing levels, material availability, equipment capacity, and customer delivery requirements.
- Assign work and prioritize production tasks to ensure operational goals and schedules are achieved.
- Provide technical guidance and support to production employees while maintaining quality and accuracy throughout manufacturing processes.
- Communicate production priorities, operational changes, and workflow expectations with employees and leadership to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, Customer Support, and Human Resources to support production objectives and resolve operational challenges.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and overall operational efficiency.
- Assist with employee onboarding, training, and development efforts while promoting a culture of accountability and engagement.
- Maintain employee training documentation and ensure required certifications and records remain up to date.
- Address employee relations and performance concerns in partnership with Human Resources and management.
- Promote a safe work environment by reinforcing workplace safety standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Support workplace organization initiatives and maintain high standards for cleanliness and visual workplace practices.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient flow of materials and products throughout the operation.
- Monitor production performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selection activities for production team members.
- Support operational goals by fostering teamwork, communication, and a continuous improvement mindset across the production team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of production, manufacturing, or operations leadership experience.
- Experience supervising hourly employees in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, improving processes, and meeting production targets.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, or similar operational excellence methodologies.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build relationships across departments and effectively lead teams through change.
- Proficiency with ERP, production reporting, or manufacturing systems is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- The targeted salary range for this position is $70-90K
- Health insurance, dental, and vision
- Annual bonus based on company performance
- 401K plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement