Our client is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily shop floor operations for a growing manufacturing company in a niche, heavy-equipment industry located in LaPorte. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the floor, working closely with skilled trades, and serving as the primary point of leadership for production.
Schedule
Initial training: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Long-term schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–3:30pm
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support daily production activities on the shop floor
Communicate effectively with both hourly employees and management
Prioritize work, adjust schedules, and adapt quickly to changing needs
Maintain organization across jobs, materials, and workflows
Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment
Background We’re Open To
A developing leader with a manufacturing, machine shop, welding, or fabrication background and some people leadership experience (e.g., Team Lead), or
A more experienced Supervisor with 4–6 years in a similar manufacturing environment
Must-Haves
Willingness to spend the majority of time on the production floor
Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
High level of organization and adaptability
Comfortable serving as the sole supervisor for the shop
Nice to Have
CAD/CAM programming experience
Exposure to CNC lathes (turn-mill, live tooling) or CNC mills (3-axis, 3+2)
Compensation
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