Production Supervisor

Now hiring for a Production Supervisor (Direct Hire)

Location: Florence, KY
$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Travel: 10-15% travel required, including occasional travel to Orlando, FL and regional supplier locations


Be the Reason the Shift Runs Right


Looking for Production Supervisor jobs in Florence where you can lead from the floor and keep production moving? This opportunity puts your leadership, manufacturing experience, and problem-solving skills to work keeping people productive, quality high, and safety at the center of every shift.


If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Supervisor career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or supervisory experience
• Experience in heavy equipment manufacturing or steel fabrication preferred
• Strong knowledge of welding, cutting, forming, fit-up, assembly, blueprint reading, and dimensional inspection
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• SAP experience is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Job Duties

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing and production operations
• Lead, train, and support machine operators, welders, assemblers, and production staff
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are achieved
• Manage labor, equipment, materials, and production resources efficiently
• Troubleshoot production issues, equipment malfunctions, and workflow bottlenecks
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment while following OSHA and company safety standards
• Conduct quality inspections and audits on materials, in-process work, and finished products
• Ensure products meet customer, regulatory, performance, and safety requirements
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve non-conformance issues, customer complaints, and warranty claims
• Train employees on quality standards, material handling, and quality control procedures
• Analyze production and quality data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and waste reduction
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Assist with continuous improvement projects throughout the facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is preferred.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, shift lead, or production leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, production metrics, scheduling, or quality systems is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, warehouse, engineering, or other operational departments is considered an asset.
• Individuals who are dependable, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to motivate a diverse production team are well positioned for success as a Production Supervisor.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout manufacturing or warehouse environments as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around production machinery, material handling equipment, noise, and other conditions common to manufacturing environments.
• Ability to remain active on the production floor while monitoring employees, equipment, safety, quality, and workflow.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

"Love working there, enjoy the experience, hope to work with them again. While there, learned how to troubleshoot some of the machines." - Staffmark, Production Supervisor

What You Will Do


As a Production Supervisor you will lead daily production operations, assign work, coordinate staffing, monitor workflow, coach employees, and keep the shift moving without cutting corners on safety or quality. You will track production goals and performance, lead pre-shift meetings, troubleshoot operational problems, coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams, maintain production records and shift reports, support employee training, and create a respectful workplace built around teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

A Production Supervisor is the person who turns a production plan into a productive shift. Working close to the floor, this leader coordinates people, equipment, materials, schedules, safety, and quality so the team can meet its goals without cutting corners.


Successful Production Supervisor professionals understand that leadership in manufacturing is active work. They watch the process, anticipate problems, coach employees, adjust priorities, communicate expectations, and step in when production begins falling behind. They lead by example while holding the crew accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.


This profession is ideal for experienced production professionals who are ready to step up, lead strong, and take responsibility for the performance of an entire shift.