Job Description
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 Must‑Have Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities Proven experience supervising or managing people | |
Requirements
Must
have Supervisory Experience. Preferred experience in a Manufacturing
workforce. Must be available for all shift and weekend work.
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
Additional Notes
Union experience is not required; however, emotional control, professionalism, and strong communication are essential.
Any Lean‑related continuous improvement experience is acceptable; SIS training will be provided.
Only candidates meeting all must‑have requirements will be submitted.
Prior experience leading a crew or production team
Experience working in a union environment
Background with Lean, WCM, Kaizen, SIS, or other CI methodologies
Additional Notes
Union experience is not required; however, emotional control, professionalism, and strong communication are essential.
Any Lean‑related continuous improvement experience is acceptable; SIS training will be provided.
Only candidates meeting all must‑have requirements will be submitted.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kokomo, Indiana |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2006 |
| Website | http://www.indepthengsol.com |
Benefits
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
Established in 2006 as a Finite Element Analysis based company, InDepth has grown to become a full service provider to the Automotive, Bus & Truck, EV/HEV, Amusement Park & Themed Entertainment, Medical Devices, Aerospace and Consumer Product industries.
Our experience spans from run-of-the-mill CAE simulations, carrying out scientific research in a specific field of study as well as providing complete turnkey product development solutions.
Utilizing cutting edge software and technological advancements, we are able to consistently bring in creativity and innovation in our design solutions.
VISION STATEMENT
Become a one-stop solution for all of our customers' design needs.
MISSION STATEMENT
Approach every challenge with a passion for excellence and provide value added engineering solutions with customers’ need at the core. Keep up our principles of quality, consistency, on-time delivery, attention to detail and professionalism.
Skills
- Coachingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Performance Managementunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Production Managementunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Telephone Skillsunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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