Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProduction Supervisor – ManufacturingA growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a high-volume production and assembly team. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can manage daily operations, develop employees, improve workflow, and drive results in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.Bilingual English/Spanish candidates with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience are strongly encouraged to apply.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and support a team of approximately 25+ production employeesAssign daily work and communicate production priorities.Monitor schedules, staffing, workflow, and production performance.Help ensure customer and internal production deadlines are met.Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues, and process problems.Work closely with other departments to address operational and production concerns.Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on:SafetyQualityProductivityWaste reductionWorkflow improvementEquipment uptimeSupport Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, standardized work, and visual management initiatives.Track production metrics and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.Coach, train, cross-train, and develop production employees.Provide performance feedback and address employee concerns professionally.Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.Maintain employee training and qualification records.Review attendance, timecards, schedules, and time-off requests.Ensure employees follow established procedures, quality requirements, and company policies.Qualifications5+ years of manufacturing or production supervisory experience preferred.Experience leading a production, assembly, or manufacturing team.Experience supervising approximately 25 or more employees preferred.Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.Previous experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.Lean Six Sigma experience or certification is highly desirable.Knowledge of 5S, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and process improvement.Strong leadership and employee-development skills.Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.Experience using production metrics and KPIs.Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.ERP/MRP system experience is a plus.Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems.Preferred BackgroundExperience in any of the following areas is helpful but not required:Assembly operationsAutomated manufacturingElectro-mechanical productionHigh-volume manufacturingRegulated manufacturingContinuous improvement programsMechanical inspection or measuring toolsEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training, college coursework, or a degree in a related field is preferred.Work EnvironmentThis is an onsite manufacturing leadership position requiring regular interaction with employees throughout the production floor.Candidates should be comfortable standing and walking for portions of the day, working around manufacturing equipment, and occasionally lifting light materials or components.Why Consider This Opportunity?This is a strong opportunity for an experienced production leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and making a direct impact on manufacturing performance.Candidates with Spanish bilingual skills and hands-on Lean or Six Sigma experience will receive strong consideration.