Production Supervisor

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Fully On-Site As Production Supervisor, you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence at our Greensboro manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for leading production operations, developing high-performing teams, optimizing plant performance, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will champion continuous improvement initiatives while supporting the plant's strategic and financial objectives. What You’ll Do Lead safe, cost-effective manufacturing operations across production, shipping, maintenance, quality assurance, and supporting functions. Manage production scheduling and ensure operational goals are met while communicating key performance results to leadership. Monitor daily operational reports to evaluate cost center performance, scrap rates, overtime, material usage, and productivity. Ensure compliance with company safety standards and OSHA regulations, fostering a strong culture of workplace safety. Partner with Quality Assurance, Sales, Corporate, and other stakeholders to address customer requirements and resolve operational challenges. Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to prioritize equipment repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and reliability improvements. Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and hourly team members through training, performance management, and employee development initiatives. Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts to drive operational performance and efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment utilization, and overall resource effectiveness.Drive accountability for quality, productivity, cost control, and operational excellence across the facility. What You Bring 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 1-2 years in upper-level supervision or management roles. Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing equipment, operational processes, and financial controls. Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and engage teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Excellent communication, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with QAD, MRP systems, or SAP is preferred. Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in refractories, ceramics, or related industrial manufacturing environments is a plus. Ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment requiring both office-based and plant-floor engagement. What We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage. 401(k) Retirement Plan – With company matching to help you plan for your future. Paid Time Off Training & Development – Access to learning resources and career development programs. Inclusive Work Environment – A culture that values diversity, safety, and collaboration. About RHI Magnesita RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita’s team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures. With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region. Come get fired up with our North American team! #J-18808-Ljbffr RHI Magnesita N.V.