Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor
Full-Time | Manufacturing Plant
Shift: 2nd Shift (2p -10p) 

Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned shift and production area. This role ensures goals related to safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement are consistently achieved. The supervisor leads a team of production employees while partnering with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Tooling to support smooth and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets.

• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and feedback to hourly team members; ensure compliance with company policies and workplace standards.

• Monitor performance metrics such as throughput, scrap rate, and downtime; implement corrective action when goals are not met.

• Lead safety talks, support a strong safety culture, and quickly address hazards or unsafe behaviors.

• Maintain adherence to quality standards and collaborate with Quality teams to resolve process or product concerns.

• Identify equipment or process issues and submit timely work orders to ensure proper follow-up.

• Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce scrap.

• Document shift activities through reports, huddles, and communication handoffs.

• Support training and upskilling of operators and leads to build bench strength and promote growth from within.

• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize unplanned downtime and drive sustainable solutions.

• Take part in daily production reviews, Gemba walks, and other structured improvement meetings.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related discipline preferred.

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience; 1+ year in a supervisory or team leadership role preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication, accountability, and coaching skills.

• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems (Odyssey experience a plus).

• Experience in die casting, CNC machining, or a related industrial environment strongly preferred.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing plant with exposure to machinery, heat, and moderate noise levels.

• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Must be willing to work overtime or alternative shifts as needed to support production needs.