Production Supervisor I

Lead the Team That Builds Industry-Leading Solutions As a Production Supervisor, you're the driving force behind a team that turns raw materials into industry leading paint booths and finishing systems used across North America. You'll lead people, solve problems, remove roadblocks, and create an environment where safety, quality, and productivity thrive. At Global Finishing Solutions (GFS), no two days are exactly alike. One moment you're coaching employees and developing future leaders; the next you're improving processes, balancing production priorities, and ensuring customer commitments are met. Your leadership directly impacts the success of both our employees and our business. If you're energized by developing people, driving results, and leading teams through challenges, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. What Success Looks Like Build and develop a high-performing team by coaching employees, providing feedback, and creating opportunities for growth. Create a culture where safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork are part of every decision and every shift. Keep production moving by balancing workloads, assigning resources, and removing obstacles before they impact delivery commitments. Turn production goals into results by monitoring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics and taking action when performance needs improvement. Develop a flexible workforce through training, cross-training, and employee development initiatives that strengthen the entire team. Partner with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to solve problems and continuously improve processes. Drive efficiency by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve workflow, and increase productivity. Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development efforts while fostering a positive and engaged work environment. Serve as a trusted leader who sets clear expectations, recognizes achievements, and helps employees succeed. Qualifications That Shine High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or additional manufacturing education preferred. 7+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership, lead, or supervisory role. Proven ability to motivate teams, build accountability, and drive measurable performance improvements. Experience managing production schedules, staffing priorities, and daily manufacturing operations. Strong understanding of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity expectations within a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production documents, and operational metrics. Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills. Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities with the confidence to act in a fast-paced environment. A leadership style built on accountability, respect, teamwork, and employee development. Why You'll Love Working Here You'll Be Empowered - You'll have autonomy in your role, supported by a team that trusts your judgment You'll Grow With Us - We invest in your training, development, and long-term career path You'll Be Rewarded - Competitive pay, performance incentives, 401(k) with profit sharing, and great benefits You'll Make a Real Impact - Your work supports businesses across North America and shapes the future of finishing technology You'll Join a Great Team - We're growing fast, we value collaboration, and are committed to your success Transparent Rewards At GFS, we recognize the dedication behind every role and ensure that our compensation reflects both your impact and our shared success. Pay Range: $71,374 - $89,847 per year, based on your experience, skills, and qualifications. Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for an annual individual incentive based on company performance. Maximum bonus amounts may vary depending on role. Benefits: Eligible for standard company benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and other employee programs. More detailed information is available at 2026 GFS Benefits. Actual compensation will be determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, skill level, and market conditions. For remote or hybrid positions, the listed pay range applies to applicants in the specified location. About GFS Global Finishing Solutions is the leading manufacturer of paint booths and finishing systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, marine, military, rail, trucking, and wood finishing markets. We specialize in building custom solutions that meet each customer's unique needs-and we do it with a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation because we're different. What makes us different is our unwavering commitment to our core values of family, respect, partnership, improvement, and integrity. We are a family-oriented organization that still values the little things, creating a workplace where you can thrive, fairness guides every decision, and collaboration drives shared success. Small town in spirit but big-hearted in impact, here you're not just joining a company-you're joining a team that grows together, celebrates together, and builds lasting value together. That's the difference. Join us. About GFS Watch Us in Action Connect on LinkedIn Equal Opportunity Employer GFS is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Employment offers are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and physicals, consistent with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Finishing Solutions