Production Supervisor

Job Summary A Fremont manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to support daily production operations, lead shop-floor employees, and help improve overall efficiency in an industrial nameplates and labels manufacturing environment. This is a direct hire opportunity for a motivated Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Lead, Foreman, or Assistant Production Manager who enjoys being actively involved in production, problem-solving, training employees, and keeping work moving safely and efficiently. The role offers meaningful visibility to leadership, a supportive management team, and the opportunity to grow into broader manufacturing management responsibilities as the organization prepares for future leadership transition. The ideal candidate will bring practical production floor experience, strong team leadership skills, and the ability to balance quality, safety, delivery schedules, and employee development in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, customer delivery requirements, and quality standards are met. Coordinate labor assignments, production priorities, equipment availability, materials, work orders, and workflow to minimize delays and bottlenecks. Provide hands‑on leadership, coaching, training, and performance feedback to production employees. Monitor product quality, workmanship, documentation, and process consistency while supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement. Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment through proper equipment use, housekeeping, material handling, and safety practices. Partner with management on production planning, operational problem‑solving, process improvements, and gradual assumption of additional leadership responsibilities. Compensation and Benefits Direct hire opportunity. Compensation: $30.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. Location: Fremont, CA. Work arrangement: Onsite. Required Qualifications and Skills Lead daily production operations and support shop-floor workflow. Supervise, train, and develop manufacturing employees. Monitor production schedules, quality standards, and operational performance. Support process improvements, safety practices, and efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment. 3 to 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Lead, Foreman, Assistant Production Manager, or similar leadership role. Strong hands‑on understanding of production operations, manufacturing equipment, workflow management, and shop‑floor priorities. Experience with production scheduling, quality control, employee training, and process improvement. Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify bottlenecks, and make sound operational decisions. Strong communication, organization, coaching, and problem‑solving skills. Comfortable working directly on the production floor and leading by example in a hands‑on environment. Ability to balance production deadlines with quality, safety, accountability, and positive team communication. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or other continuous improvement principles. Experience in printing, industrial labeling, metal fabrication, nameplate manufacturing, or custom production environments. Interest in long‑term career growth into a larger manufacturing management role. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services