Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Production Leadership & Execution
  • Lead and supervise daily production activities of assigned department.
  • Communicate and coordinate across machining, welding, fabrication, paint, and assembly areas.
  • Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
  • Monitor workflow, staffing, and material availability to meet throughput and delivery goals.
  • Coordinate shift activities and allocate resources to balance workload across departments.
• Team Leadership and Development 
  • Supervise, coach, and develop production employees across multiple disciplines.
  • Set clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Train employees on standard work, job expectations, safe work practices, and other requirements as needed.
• Quality and Process Adherence 
  • Ensure adherence to established work instructions, process standards, and quality requirements.
  • Identify and address quality issues in real time and escalate as needed.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to implement corrective actions.
  • Reinforce standardized work practices and prevent deviation from approved processes.
• Safety and Workplace Environment
  • Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and OSHA compliance.
  • Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures including LOTO where applicable.
  • Lead safety discussions, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Promote housekeeping and organization through 5S practices
• Coordination with Engineering and Maintenence 
  • Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to support process improvements and new product introductions.
  • Provide feedback on manufacturability, tooling, and process challenges from the shop floor.
  • Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and minimize downtime.
  • Support implementation of new equipment, tooling, and layout changes.
• Productivity and Continuous Improvement 
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Identify inefficiencies and waste in daily operations and take corrective action.
  • Support lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, standardized work, and visual management.
  • Track and communicate key production metrics including output, efficiency, scrap, and downtime.
• Material and Inventory Coordination
  • Ensure materials, components, and tools are available to support production schedules.
  • Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams to resolve shortages or discrepancies.
  • Maintain control of WIP and ensure proper material flow through the shop.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
  • 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience in machining, welding, fabrication, paint, and/or assembly operations strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, routings, and work instructions.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting.
  • Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
  • Hands-on approach with strong sense of urgency and accountability.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across production, engineering, and maintenance teams.