Production Systems Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Production Systems Superintendent Why this role matters

Lead people, processes, and performance to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production every day. You will be the central connector among planning, operations, engineering, quality, and union leadership—aligning resources, solving problems in real time, and driving continuous improvement.

• Elevate team performance via structured meetings, reviews, staffing decisions, and growth plans.
• Coach for excellence—maximize output, quality, morale, and teamwork.
• Give timely feedback; document disciplinary actions appropriately.
• Grow leadership bench strength by mentoring new supervisors.
• Own orientation and EHS training; cultivate a safety-first culture.
• Operate within collective bargaining agreements; coordinate with union officials and resolve grievances.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Build and balance production schedules; assign crews to meet demand.
• Diagnose inefficiencies through data and operating reports; prevent delays and reduce costs.
• Advance EHS, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Implement and sustain ABS and 6S; conduct safety/6S audits regularly.
• Coordinate product flow across departments; protect inventory accuracy.
• Be the go-to resource for policy and initiative clarity.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies; troubleshoot and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare/interpret operational documents and production reports.
• Continuously refine procedures for compliance, safety, and efficiency.
• Introduce new methods that improve operations, reduce cost, and optimize labor/material usage.
• Partner with management, engineering, and quality on maintenance and production challenges; drive process upgrades.
• Contribute to budgeting and goal-setting cycles.
• Handle additional assignments that support business objectives.

• Anticipation: Proactively prepare people and processes; influence planning.
• Reliability: Model safety, share goals/metrics, and honor the bargaining unit contract.
• Optimizer: Remove waste, boost throughput, improve quality, and align resources to outcomes.
• Facilitator: Communicate clear instructions and connect stakeholders across levels.
• Responsiveness: Adjust labor and plans to meet changing conditions.
• Influence: Delegate effectively, explain decisions, advocate for the business, and manage change.
• Organization & structure: Plan the day, coordinate resources, deliver on time, and craft contingencies.
• Observation: Track performance and workflows; protect schedule integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction; act on findings.
• Ownership: Be accountable for team and business results and inspire the same mindset.

• Base pay: $72,000 – $88,000 annually
• Annual performance bonus: Linked to strategic KPIs and operational goals
• Additional shift premium: $350 per additional shift worked
• Holiday premium: $700 for working designated holidays
• Expected schedule: Required to work one weekend per month
• Relocation assistance: Available
• Benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Professional development and continuing education support
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs

Basic

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience

Preferred

• Manufacturing supervisory experience
• Background with TPM, Synchronous Manufacturing, and Kaizen
• Excellent communication and team-building across all levels
• Comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technical environment
• Change agent with the energy to promote and implement improvements
• PC proficiency, including documentation management
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement

• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)