Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

We are seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor who excels in leading manufacturing-floor operations. The ideal candidate will be someone who is comfortable spending most of their day on the production floor, demonstrating strong leadership skills, ensuring safety, and driving efficiency through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple production areas, lines, or shifts with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Identify hazards, correct unsafe behavior, conduct safety observations, and hold employees accountable.
• Manage and analyze KPIs including OEE, downtime, scrap, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, overtime, quality, and throughput.
• Run a structured daily operating rhythm with DDS meetings, hour-by-hour production tracking, shift handoffs, action lists, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to address chronic equipment failures, prioritize downtime, and improve operator equipment care.
• Execute a locked production schedule, manage staffing against the schedule, and respond to equipment or manpower changes.
• Manage Team Leads/Supervisors and hourly employees, handling coaching, discipline, attendance, performance, and difficult conversations.
• Develop operator capability and cross-training programs to ensure a well-rounded team.
• Own the quality process, focusing on scrap reduction, process control, specification issues, containment, and corrective actions.
• Solve problems hands-on by understanding constraints, assigning actions, establishing recovery timing, and following through.
• Communicate effectively with various departments including Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Safety, HR, and hourly employees.

Essential Skills

• Strong manufacturing-floor leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze KPIs.
• Experience with structured daily operating rhythms.
• Collaborative mindset for equipment reliability.
• Understanding of production planning and schedule execution.
• Effective people management skills.
• Capability in training and developing operators.
• Ownership of quality processes.
• Hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication skills with various departments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Background in production management and supervision.
• Superintendent and operational experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values leadership, continuous improvement, and innovation. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your skills in production supervision and management are not only valued but also essential to success. We offer a dynamic workplace where your contributions to safety, quality, and efficiency will be recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring a hands-on approach with a focus on safety and efficiency. You will spend the majority of your time on the manufacturing floor, working closely with various departments to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. Embrace a culture of open communication, where your ability to lead and innovate will be appreciated.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.