Production Supervisor Job

Primary location: Englewood, Colorado
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: No
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$68,000 to $88,000” per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance
Vacation and sick time

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets customer expectations. This role oversees the entire production process—from raw material receipt to finished goods—while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost. The Production Supervisor fosters a culture of accountability and problem solving, and collaborates cross-functionally with EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality teams. By implementing effective systems and building strong relationships with employees, vendors, and customers, the Production Supervisor ensures operational excellence and supports strategic business goals.

What’s in it for you?

• Lead & Develop: Build and mentor a high-performing production team while shaping a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Drive Real Impact: Own safety, quality, service, and cost while leading meaningful continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Grow Your Career: Gain cross-functional exposure and opportunities to influence operations, new product development, and strategic business goals.

What will you do?

• Owns accountability for safety, quality, service, and cost in manufacturing operations.
• Promotes and models safe work practices and environmental responsibility.
• Leads and supports safety initiatives in partnership with EH&S.
• Ensures employees receive proper training and support for safe and efficient production.
• Oversees all stages of production to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Drives initiatives to improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and service.
• Implements systems for continuous improvement in quality and service.
• Builds strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Sets performance expectations and ensures team accountability.
• Resolves production and personnel issues promptly and effectively.
• Develops Team Leads to manage daily operations independently.
• Uses systems to monitor performance, enhance communication, and support success.
• Fosters a problem-solving culture alongside the Plant Manager.
• Coaches others to pursue excellence and align with plant and corporate goals.
• Communicates business needs and evolving performance expectations clearly.
• Recommends staffing and workflow changes to meet business demands.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain to manage schedules, materials, and vendor coordination.
• Supervises Team Leads, and hourly production staff.
• Manages work assignments, schedules, and timekeeping.
• Supports production activities including new product development, capital projects, and quality assurance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong MS Office skills

What will make you successful?

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and timekeeping software.
• Knowledge of supply chain coordination and vendor management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to coach and mentor team leads
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Capable of driving cultural change and fostering a high-performance work environment.
• Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility; models personal and organizational leadership to deliver an effective safety process.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support production demands.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance.

What will make you stand out?

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related field.
• Experience managing a finishing department

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers;

concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate

effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office Environment – This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.
2. Plant Environment – This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes gloves (when required), safety glasses and steel toe/composite shoes.

Why should you join Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Parallel Architectural Products is dedicated to delivering premium wood-look aluminum solutions. Proudly made in the USA and compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act, our products combine beauty, durability, and versatility for both standard and custom architectural applications. We offer a wide range of textured finishes through advanced powder-coating and sublimation, including woodgrain patterns and solid colors.

Driven by innovation, we strive to exceed industry standards with cutting-edge aluminum systems that bring your vision to life-no matter the project scope.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location Englewood, CO

Englewood, Colorado is a vibrant community of about 35,000 residents located just south of Denver in the South Platte River Valley. Founded during the 1859 gold rush, Englewood began as a stagecoach stop and agricultural hub before evolving into a thriving urban-suburban city. A key historical milestone was the establishment of the Cherrelyn Horse Car in the late 1800s, a unique horse-drawn streetcar that became a local icon.

Today, Englewood blends small-town charm with metropolitan convenience. It features a walkable downtown, cultural attractions like the Gothic Theatre and Museum of Outdoor Arts, and easy light-rail access to Denver and the Tech Center. With a diverse economy, family-friendly parks, and over 250 sunny days each year, Englewood offers an ideal setting for both living and working.

Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!