Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (Large Enclosures)

As the Production Supervisor you will supervises and coordinate the activities of production personnel on 1st shift in Large Enclosures Assembly - the final stage of the assembly process - to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality operations within the Rehlko manufacturing facility. The production supervisor will focus on optimizing production output, maintaining equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, coach, and motivate the 1st shift production team in Large Enclosures Assembly.

• Oversee daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

• Coordinate the build with components and generator sets supplied by other areas; when parts or units are short, make timely decisions to keep production moving and minimize downtime.

• Manage daily workforce movement, reassigning associates as needed to fill gaps and keep the team engaged and productive.

• Communicate department needs and status across all three shifts, and relay accurate, timely information to associates on the floor.

• Support associates in using digital work instructions.

• Monitor equipment performance, conduct routine inspections, and coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs and preventive maintenance activities.

• Implement, enforce, and promote all safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements to maintain a safe working environment.

• Conduct daily Safety Gemba walks and lead safety discussions, utilizing established safety Gemba scripts and standard work to identify hazards, reinforce safe behaviors, and drive corrective actions.

• Investigate safety incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

• Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, maintenance logs, inventory levels, and performance metrics.

• Collaborate with other supervisors, engineering, quality, supply chain, materials, and support departments to ensure seamless operational flow.

• Conduct employee performance reviews, provide coaching and feedback, and support employee development initiatives.

• Manage employee timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, and adherence to company policies and HR procedures.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans to achieve departmental and plant objectives.

• Support and participate in lean manufacturing, 5S, and operational excellence activities.

• Maintain compliance with all company, customer, regulatory, and operational requirements.

• Perform additional duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in a fast-paced production environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to make timely decisions and take accountability for them.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as business needs require.

• Must be able to remain on the production floor and move throughout the work area for the majority of the shift to lead associates, monitor production, and conduct routine floor observations.

Preferences

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes, and maintenance principles.

• Experience supervising in a union environm