Production Supervisor

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers' most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes."> Production Supervisor-Senneca Holdings-Frederick, MD

Production Supervisor

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers' most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Frederick, MD

Senneca Holdings

Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company whose companies are focused on the specialty door industry. Senneca oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations. Senneca seeks out acquisition opportunities that strengthen our position in a business segment as well as companies that will diversify our portfolio of specialty doors.

Note: You will always speak directly with a Senneca team member before receiving any offer of employment. Senneca will never extend a job offer without a formal interview process.

https://senneca.com/

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Full Time

Overview: We are searching for an experienced Production Supervisor at our Frederick, Maryland facility. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance with an HSA, dental and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, paid holidays, and three weeks of PTO. We also provide a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a limited flexible spending account (FSA), an employee assistance program (EAP), employee discount programs, and other optional voluntary benefits.

Position Summary: 

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations and personnel within the Production department. This role ensures that all safety, quality, and operational standards are upheld and that production goals are consistently met. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, able to lead by example, and committed to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork.

The Supervisor will play a key role in training, performance feedback, and process improvement while maintaining a strong floor presence and actively engaging with team members to resolve issues, remove obstacles, and support a safe and efficient work environment. Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 7159 Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 2173

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise and direct all employees and production activities within assigned area.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures; promote a safety-first culture by modeling safe behaviors and holding team members accountable to safety expectations.
• Maintain working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and quality requirements.
• Ensure established production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Complete daily production reports and ensure operational data is accurately recorded and communicated.
• Partner with internal teams (quality, maintenance, engineering, planning) to ensure smooth flow of work, material availability, and issue resolution.
• Provide on-the-job training and cross-training to build skill depth and bench strength within the team.
• Proactively identify and eliminate bottlenecks or inefficiencies; implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production paperwork is accurate and aligned with customer requirements.
• Participate in quality audits and lead corrective action efforts when deviations are identified.
• Promote housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe.
• Support compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
• Serve as a leader and resource on the floor by maintaining visibility, approachability, and consistent communication.
• Maintain flexibility to support production needs across multiple lines or shifts as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements:

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Comply with all OSHA, and company safety policies, procedures and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled safety training.
• Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed safety goals and plans.
• Recommend improved safety practices.
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY:

• Responsible for supporting and complying with the company's Integrated Management System, which aligns with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) standards.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility by following established IMS procedures aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business, operations, or technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance and safety expectations.
• Continuous improvement mindset,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP or production tracking systems a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and reporting.
• Proven ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and achieving department goals.
• Ability to interpret production metrics and drive performance through clear goals and performance feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work onsite daily.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Regular use of a computer and standard office equipment is required.
• The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in a manufacturing production environment.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety policies.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks over a 10-12-hour period.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed onsite in an office environment within a manufacturing facility.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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