Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorLiberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people's lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company's commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.We are seeking an experienced and highly hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a production unit at one of our high-volume manufacturing facilities. This is a heavy production role responsible for managing day-to-day production operations, directly leading hourly production staff, and ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure production operates in a safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient mannerDirectly manage the production team, including shift leads, operators, and general laborersPlan and organize production schedules to meet aggressive production targets and deadlinesMonitor production processes continuously and adjust schedules or resources as neededMaintain strict quality control standards and ensure compliance with company policiesUse production metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and maximize uptime, throughput, and profitabilityOptimize workflow, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency while reducing wasteCollaborate closely with procurement, logistics, maintenance, and other internal departmentsTrack daily production performance and prepare accurate reports for site leadershipManage budgets, equipment, tooling, and raw materials required for productionEnsure production equipment is operated correctly, and preventative maintenance activities are executedPartner with site leadership to drive best-in-class operational resultsRequired Skills/AbilitiesProven ability to succeed in a demanding, high-volume production environment; strong mechanical aptitudeDemonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop frontline production teamsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel for production tracking and reportingAbility to manage multiple priorities while focusing resources on high-value workGeneral understanding of OSHA regulationsStrong financial and operational acumenComfortable working alongside teams on the production floor for most of the dayAbility to foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environmentEducation and ExperienceMinimum of 1 year of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environmentProven history of strong safety performance (low TRIR and LTIR)Experience managing a plant or process operation preferredPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, and move for extended periods; ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently; ability to work in varying temperatures, around moving mechanical equipment, and in environments with moderate to high noise levels.Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.