Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations and leading front-line production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output. This role reports directly to the Production Superintendent and is accountable for executing production plans, maintaining workflow efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Supervisor provides hands-on leadership on the production floor and ensures adherence to company policies, safety standards, and quality expectations. This role is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development within a high-volume, high-mix metal fabrication environment.

Essential Functions

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Execute production schedules as directed by the Production Superintendent.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and equipment utilization to maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a culture of accountability and safe work practices.
• Maintain quality standards by monitoring production output and addressing defects or process deviations.
• Identify production issues and escalate concerns to the Production Superintendent as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, process improvements, and efficiency gains.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve operational challenges.
• Train, coach, and develop hourly employees to improve performance and engagement.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, job assignments, and shift coverage.
• Conduct performance discussions and provide input on disciplinary actions and employee development.
• Maintain accurate production reports and documentation.
• Ensure policies and procedures are consistently enforced.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Direct supervision of hourly production employees.
• Assign daily work tasks and monitor team performance.
• Provide performance feedback and development recommendations to the Production Superintendent.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience required.
• Prior supervisory experience in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with production reporting systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus