Production Supervisor - Weekend Day Shift

Black Bear Talent is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee weekend day shift operations within our clients manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands on leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and team development. The Production Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality production while partnering with cross functional teams to optimize processes and drive operational success.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support production employees while fostering a culture focused on safety, quality, and accountability
• Monitor daily production schedules to meet output targets, deadlines, and customer requirements
• Ensure proper staffing levels and coordinate workloads for optimal efficiency
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to support employee growth and development
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks while partnering with engineering and maintenance to resolve issues quickly
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators and drive actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost effectiveness
• Support process improvements that increase quality and reduce operational costs
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and testing protocols for chiller production
• Partner with quality teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and improve product reliability
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
• Promote a strong safety culture across the production floor
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations
• Support new product introductions and production changes with proper training and implementation
• Communicate production updates, challenges, and performance metrics to leadership
• Drive accountability and teamwork across departments

Required Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering such as Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred, or equivalent leadership experience in manufacturing
• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within HVAC, refrigeration, or related industries
• Familiarity with chiller systems, refrigeration components, and manufacturing processes is a plus
• Strong leadership, coaching, and problem solving skills with a hands on management style
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work cross functionally
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and delivering high quality products

At Black Bear Talent we’re not just about filling a space. We partner with you to find the right fill for your needs. Our number one goal is to find you the career candidate and building the relationship with the employer as your trusted source for staffing and direct hires

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