Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Full-Time | Manufacturing | Gulf Coast Region

Our client is a well-established composites manufacturer with deep roots in advanced fabrication processes and a long-standing role as a critical supplier to the U.S. Navy. They are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead and develop a skilled production team in a high-quality, defense-adjacent manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Requirements

• Know each employee's strengths and weaknesses and provide consistent, supportive leadership across different personalities
• Ability to recruit new talent, conduct interviews, and participate in job fairs
• Coach, mentor, and when necessary, offboard employees
• Leverage team strengths and develop areas of improvement to build effective production teams
• Make sound decisions regarding both product quality and people management
• Conduct 30/60/90-day reviews and annual performance evaluations in a timely manner
• Execute cross-training strategies to support employee development and fulfill operational needs
• Ensure production deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Organize, monitor, and manage production workflow; track budgeted hours
• Maintain and update manufacturing instructions and perform redlines when needed
• Adapt to shifting project priorities and use effective delegation to manage challenges
• Maintain clear interdepartmental communication on project status and needs
• Build trusted relationships across departments and reinforce a positive company culture
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) required due to the nature of the work
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing time and attendance
• Basic MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to lead weekly safety meetings
• Hands-on leader willing to work alongside the team when needed
• Active listening skills and an open, approachable management style
• Takes ownership of the process; knows when to pause and seek guidance

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

• Leadership and Team Development: motivate, coach, and develop employees toward performance goals and career growth
• Communication: strong verbal and written skills for cross-functional collaboration and clear expectation-setting
• Problem-Solving: proactive in identifying issues and implementing practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability: manages shifting priorities and production changes without sacrificing quality
• Conflict Resolution: handles employee concerns and workplace challenges fairly and professionally
• Decision-Making: makes timely, informed decisions balancing production, safety, and compliance
• Accountability and Integrity: holds self and team responsible for commitments and adherence to policy

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for 10+ hours; climb ladders; work in confined spaces
• Lift, push, pull, or carry loads up to approximately 50 pounds
• Bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach as required
• Close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception