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Manufacturing - Production Supervisor

LER TechForce

Kokomo, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Embedded Software, Flexible Spending Accounts, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, LinkedIn, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, People Management, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Management, Safety Engineering, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Telephone Skills, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kokomo, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Manufacturing - Production Supervisor
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for an Manufacturing - Production Supervisor to work onsite at our client in Kokomo, IN
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn
What you will be doing:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The supervisor ensures daily performance targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are met while fostering a high performance, safety focused culture. This role requires strong coordination with cross functional teams and consistent application of work rules. Initial training may occur on day shift, with placement likely on 2nd or 3rd shift. Candidates must be open to any shift, including weekends, to meet overtime and production needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise 30–40 hourly employees in a unionized environment.
  • Maintain staffing levels, including managing call offs and reassignments.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean, SIS, WCM, or similar methodologies.
  • Coach, lead, and develop team members to improve performance.
  • Collaborate with plant pillars and cross functional teams.
  • Enforce consistent work rules and support a positive labor management relationship.
  • Identify and resolve production issues promptly and effectively.
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective problem solving and decision making abilities.
  • Proven experience supervising or managing people.
Preferred:
  • Manufacturing experience (highly preferred) in a Manufacturing workforce.
  • Prior experience leading a crew or production team.
  • Experience working in a union environment.
  • Background with Lean, WCM, Kaizen, SIS, or other CI methodologies.
What you'll get:
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA
  • 401K with a match and immediate vesting
  • Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
  • The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

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