Manufacturing Operations Supervisor (OEE/Lean)

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor (OEE/Lean)

Location: Florence, KY

A day in the life

Your shift begins with a safety huddle on a 24/7 production floor that runs in 12-hour rotations. You review overnight performance—safety, quality, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and operator productivity—then position people, materials, and machines to meet the day’s targets while preserving the highest standards of food safety and GMP.

As you walk the lines, you coach Adjusters/Supervisors, verify staffing, and confirm that training plans are in motion. A brief slowdown triggers your problem-solving instinct: you dig into downtime data, apply deductive reasoning to pinpoint the root cause of a process hiccup, and coordinate corrective actions that get production back on pace. Before shift end, you validate that all production reporting is complete and accurate, quality checks meet customer expectations, and the schedule is met using resources wisely.

What you will lead

• Direct supervision of Adjusters/Supervisors and production teams.
• Active enforcement of safety procedures and policies across the shift.
• GMP adherence in line with all food safety requirements.
• Downtime analysis and rapid implementation of corrective actions.
• Root-cause identification for equipment or process failures using experience and deductive reasoning.
• Shift training leadership: assess needs and schedule sessions to close skill gaps.
• Quality oversight for all product produced and shipped.
• Accurate, timely completion of all production reporting.
• Resource planning: align people and equipment to the production schedule.
• Participation in plant projects, cross-functional teams, and committees.

What success looks like

• Safety and GMP culture is visible and consistent.
• Targets are met or exceeded for quality, OEE, and productivity.
• Teams grow through structured training and on-the-floor coaching.
• Issues are solved at the root, and lessons learned fuel continuous improvement.

What you bring

• High School Diploma or Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer proficiency: Excel, Word, ERP, Outlook.
• Background in LEAN manufacturing and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Metrics-driven communicator who leads with clarity and accountability.
• Key attributes: self-starter, organized, technically adept, strong leadership presence, fast learner, team player, and motivated to advance within manufacturing leadership.

Core proficiencies

• Leadership / People Management
• Supervisory Experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Our operating rhythm

The plant runs 24/7 in 12-hour shifts. You will coordinate and supervise production on your assigned shift, utilizing equipment, materials, people, and support services so the plant meets budgeted objectives safely, efficiently, and in line with customer quality expectations.