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