Production Supervisors

Job#: 3052490

Job Description:

Production Supervisor - Air-Cooled Chiller Assembly

About This Role

Compensation: $45-46 / HR

This role is responsible for leading daily operations across air-cooled chiller assembly lines within the value stream. The Production Supervisor owns safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance on shift, driving execution through frontline leadership, standard work, and disciplined problem-solving. The supervisor develops team capability, enforces standards, and ensures production commitments are met in a high-mix, variable manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Own a zero-incident culture; ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with EHS standards.
• Conduct daily 5S and safety walks, identify hazards, and drive immediate countermeasures.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Reinforce safe behaviors through coaching and accountability.

Production & Operations

• Lead multiple air-cooled assembly lines to achieve daily and weekly production targets.
• Manage labor allocation to meet takt time and adapt to product variability.
• Escalate and remove constraints impacting throughput in real time.
• Ensure effective shift handoffs and clear communication of priorities.
• Drive key metrics including safety, quality (FPY, defects), delivery (attainment), and cost (labor efficiency).
• Lead daily tier meetings and ensure issues are tracked, prioritized, and closed.
• Maintain accurate production reporting and visual management.

Quality & Problem Solving

• Enforce adherence to standard work and quality processes.
• Drive containment and resolution of defects while partnering with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Lead root cause problem solving using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis to eliminate recurring issues.
• Support layered process audits and drive accountability for findings.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and execute opportunities to improve labor efficiency, throughput, and flow.
• Support and lead kaizen events and daily continuous improvement activities.
• Sustain and improve 5S standards across all areas of responsibility.
• Partner with Industrial Engineering to optimize line balance and standard work.

People Leadership

• Directly lead and develop a team of approximately 25 hourly operators and team leads.
• Set clear expectations, provide daily feedback, and conduct performance management.
• Build team capability through training, cross-training, and skills development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and ownership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure material availability and escalate shortages impacting production.
• Support new product introductions, equipment ramp-ups, and process changes.

Shift Structure & Schedule

This hiring initiative includes seven Production Supervisor openings supporting multiple manufacturing shifts:

• 1st Shift: 2 openings
• 2nd Shift: 2 openings
• 3rd Shift: 3 openings

Shift Hours

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (plus overtime as required)
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM (plus overtime as required)
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Overtime Expectations

This is a production leadership role supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should be flexible to support business needs, including:

• Up to 4 hours of overtime Monday through Friday when required
• Mandatory weekend support based on production demands

Team Size

Each Production Supervisor will oversee approximately 25 hourly employees, including operators and team leads.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Charlotte, NC, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

September 30, 2026

Pay Range:

$45 - $46 per hour

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