Production Supervisor - Metal Finising/Plating- 1st Shift

Production Supervisor

We're looking for an experienced Production Supervisor who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and creating an environment where employees can succeed.

This position is responsible for leading a production team while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You'll be a visible leader on the production floorcoaching employees, removing obstacles, improving processes, and helping your team achieve success.

Our work supports the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries, where quality, consistency, and accountability matter every day.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams and continuously improving operations, we'd like to meet you.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading second shift manufacturing operations by overseeing employee performance, production schedules, quality standards, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role works closely with management, quality, maintenance, and production employees to ensure customer expectations are met while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

Lead, coach, and develop production employees.

Assign work and adjust staffing to meet production schedules.

Monitor productivity, quality, and labor performance.

Conduct regular floor inspections to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.

Train new employees and support ongoing employee development.

Enforce company policies and safety procedures.

Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.

Maintain employee performance documentation and production records.

Communicate production updates and operational concerns with management.

Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and other departments to improve efficiency.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful supervisors lead by example.

The people who excel in this role typically:

Build trust while maintaining accountability.

Communicate clearly and respectfully.

Develop employees through coaching and feedback.

Stay organized and prioritize effectively.

Solve problems before they become larger issues.

Make fair, consistent decisions.

Adapt to changing production demands.

Lead with professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude.

Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.

Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.

Experience managing production schedules, quality, and productivity.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to read blueprints and use basic measuring tools.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Dependable attendance.

Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.

Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium.

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Pet Insurance

Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care

Quarterly Profit Sharing

Attendance Rewards

401(k) with Company Contribution

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)

Paid Work Anniversary Day

Company Uniforms

Safety Boot Program

Prescription Safety Glasses

Legal Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Ongoing Leadership Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Most people have never heard of the metal finishing industry before joining usand that's okay.

Our work supports industries where quality matters, including medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing.

As a Production Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to shape the culture of your team, develop employees, improve processes, and make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational success.

If you're looking for a leadership role where your decisions matter and your contributions are recognized, you'll find that opportunity here.

Upload your current resume and thoughtfully answer the application questions. Your responses help us better understand your leadership experience, communication style, and overall fit for the position.

Selected applicants will be contacted by text message and/or email to schedule an interview and communicate throughout the hiring process. Because many applicants don't answer calls from unfamiliar numbers and emails may be overlooked, text messaging is our preferred method of communication for faster updates and scheduling. Text messages are used only for hiring-related communication, and applicants may opt out at any time.

As part of the interview process, applicants must successfully complete a basic math assessment (10-minute time limit) before moving to the interview stage.

Please allow up to 14 days for our hiring team to review applications. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or expedite the review process by phone or email.

This position operates within a secure manufacturing facility. All employees must adhere to strict security policies, including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.

The Lindgren Group, including Avtec Finishing and Nico Products, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Veterans are encouraged to apply!

The Lindgren Group must comply with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). These regulations may restrict persons of non-US citizen status from working/participating/observing/or other forms of gathering knowledge about certain activities within the company.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.