The Production Supervisor
is responsible for leading shift operations, directing hourly associates, and ensuring consistent performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement. This role plays a key part in achieving plant objectives by reinforcing operational standards, developing talent, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
Production Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Lead shift operations and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plant goals.
- Coordinate and verify completion of required safety training, monthly safety initiatives, and incident follow-up actions.
- Promote a strong safety culture by coaching team members on safe work practices and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Communicate customer expectations and ensure production schedules support delivery commitments and quality requirements.
- Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and partner with operators to implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Drive TPM and continuous improvement efforts, including Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement activities.
- Lead, coach, and develop hourly associates through clear performance expectations, feedback, documentation, and training plans.
- Support cost reduction, productivity improvement, and waste elimination through standard work and resource planning
Production Supervisor Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, or military settings.
- Experience leading teams, making high-impact decisions, and developing talent in a fast-paced environment
- Employee and labor relations experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred.
- Strong communication skills, a change-agent mindset, and a safety-first approach.
You should be proficient in:
- Leadership / People Management
- Bachelor's Degree
- Continuous Improvement
- Supervisory Experience
- Production Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- ERP & MRP Systems
- Continuous manufacturing
- TPM