Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor at Johnson Electric Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing position As our next Production Supervisor, you'll be at the forefront of leading production teams to safely produce high-quality products while driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement. Your expertise in manufacturing operations, leadership, and process improvement will be critical in achieving production goals and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence. Why You'll Love Working Here: Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects. Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company. Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives. Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment. What You'll Be Doing: Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved Drive departmental performance metrics including scrap reduction, build performance, productivity, and on-time delivery Assign staffing resources to support production goals and operational requirements Review and maintain production documentation, work instructions, standard work, and process records Manage router updates, engineering change reviews, and production process documentation Support process qualification activities including IQ and PQ execution Maintain and update manufacturing data and production systems Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and quality Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using problem-solving methodologies Communicate daily performance expectations, business updates, and improvement opportunities to production teams Ensure quality standards are maintained and non-conforming products are properly contained and addressed Complete production reporting and data entry accurately and on time Hold employees accountable in a fair, consistent, and professional manner Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance management Assist in the creation and deployment of training programs Act as backup for other supervisors as needed Support all safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives within the facility What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience Experience in a manufacturing leadership or supervisory role Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Why and Fishbone Diagrams Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Bonus Points If You Have: Experience leading Gemba Kaizen or continuous improvement projects Experience with manufacturing ERP or production systems Knowledge of quality management systems and production documentation Experience supporting automotive or high-volume manufacturing operations How to Apply: Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company's most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.