Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Job Title

Work Schedule

Fixed 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)

1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Overtime may be required based on business needs

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15–25 employees, including team leads

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Provide clear direction, feedback, and performance management

Support hiring, training, and workforce planning

Operations Execution

Oversee daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals

Maintain strong floor presence (~70%) to support teams and resolve issues

Ensure adherence to standard work, policies, and procedures

Monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, flow)

Lead root cause problem solving and implement sustainable solutions

Maintain training matrices and build workforce capability

Drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity

Safety & Quality

Promote and enforce a strong safety culture

Ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures

Support and reinforce quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives

Administrative

Manage time and attendance for production staff

Utilize ERP system (Infor) and production data to support decision-making

Maintain accurate records and reporting

Qualifications

Required

5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume or mixed-model environment

Direct supervisory experience leading production teams

Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

Experience in lean manufacturing environments

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience using ERP systems (Infor preferred)

Key Competencies

Leadership and people development (priority focus)

Accountability and results orientation

Problem-solving and decision-making

Communication and collaboration