Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorThe Production Supervisor will lead day-to-day activities on the manufacturing floor to meet production, quality, safety, and cost targets. This role is responsible for supervising production teams, coordinating schedules and resources, enforcing safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement to optimize throughput and reduce waste.Supervise, coach and develop production staff; assign tasks, monitor performance and provide feedback to maintain productivity and morale.Plan, schedule and coordinate production activities to meet daily and weekly manufacturing targets while minimizing downtime.Monitor production processes and quality metrics; identify defects or deviations and implement corrective actions to ensure product specifications are met.Enforce health, safety and environmental policies; conduct safety audits, incident investigations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Manage staffing levels and shift coverage, including recruitment support, onboarding and training of new operators.Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to schedule preventive maintenance and quickly resolve equipment issues to minimize production disruption.Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen) to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).Maintain accurate production records and reports, including output, scrap, downtime and labor metrics; communicate performance to management.Coordinate with quality, supply chain and planning teams to manage material flow, inventory levels and product changeovers.Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support development or updates to procedures and work instructions.Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.3+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 12 years in a supervisory or lead role in a production environment.Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, manage conflict and deliver results under pressure.Experience with Lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping) and continuous improvement methodologies.Proficient with production scheduling, ERP/MRP systems and common office software (Excel, Word).Excellent problem-solving, communication and organizational skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks and drive follow-through.Certifications such as OSHA, Six Sigma (Green Belt) or similar are a plus.Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights or weekends, as required.$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually