Production Supervisor - First Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Production Supervisor – First Shift

Durham, NC | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, Day Shift

Make an Impact While Leading Production Success

Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching others, driving productivity, and making a meaningful difference in your community? Join our team as a Production Supervisor and help create a supportive, inclusive workplace where individuals with disabilities can develop valuable job skills while contributing to high-quality production operations.

In this role, you'll lead daily production activities, ensure quality and safety standards are met, and mentor team members to achieve both production and vocational goals. If you're organized, patient, and passionate about leadership and workforce development, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead Production Operations

• Coordinate daily workflow, workstations, and schedules to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrate and perform production tasks while serving as a role model for workplace professionalism and teamwork.
• Read and interpret job orders, specifications, shipping/receiving documentation, and production records.
• Process required production, shipping, and receiving paperwork accurately and on time.
• Monitor quality standards by inspecting materials, verifying counts, and ensuring accuracy.

Coach and Develop Team Members

• Train and support individuals with disabilities in job skills, work habits, and workplace expectations.
• Collaborate with service coordinators to help individuals achieve vocational and behavioral goals.
• Provide constructive feedback, monitor work performance, and complete production ratings based on quality and productivity.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and encouraging work environment.

Promote Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all safety procedures, policies, and quality standards are followed.
• Provide safety instruction and appropriate protective equipment.
• Report accidents, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Oversee hazardous waste handling and storage procedures in accordance with company guidelines and emergency response protocols.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records and approve timesheets for assigned team members.
• Participate in training programs and assist with onboarding and training new staff.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Additional Responsibilities for Medicaid-Qualified Programs

• Complete all required service documentation.
• Maintain required Medicaid-related certifications and training.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work that impacts lives every day
• Opportunity to lead, coach, and develop others
• Stable weekday schedule with evenings and weekends free
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment 
• Professional development and training opportunities

If you're ready to combine production leadership with purpose-driven work, apply today and help build opportunities for individuals to succeed in the workplace and beyond.  

Requirements:

  What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or vocational training is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, trades, business operations, or a supervisory role.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong math, recordkeeping, proofreading, and quality-checking abilities.
• Reliable transportation.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of basic behavior management and coaching techniques.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as needed.
• Perform repetitive tasks and motor movements throughout the workday.
• Assist individuals with disabilities, including emergency restraints when certified and required.

Schedule

First Shift: Monday–Friday

Hours: 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM