Production Supervisor

Leadership Opportunity at Nortek Data Center CoolingMaximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we're shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees' commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.Nortek Data Center Cooling is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.Other Benefits:Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World's Ever Expanding Data CentersAirconditioned work environmentBenefits start day one401K matchFirst year, 4 weeks' vacation (accrued)Work ScheduleFixed 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AMOvertime may be required based on business needsKey ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop a team of 15–25 employees, including team leadsFoster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvementProvide clear direction, feedback, and performance managementSupport hiring, training, and workforce planningOperations ExecutionOversee daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goalsMaintain strong floor presence (~70%) to support teams and resolve issuesEnsure adherence to standard work, policies, and proceduresMonitor performance metrics and drive corrective actionsContinuous ImprovementApply lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, flow)Lead root cause problem solving and implement sustainable solutionsMaintain training matrices and build workforce capabilityDrive improvements in safety, quality, and productivitySafety & QualityPromote and enforce a strong safety cultureEnsure compliance with all safety standards and proceduresSupport and reinforce quality standards and continuous improvement initiativesAdministrativeManage time and attendance for production staffUtilize ERP system (Infor) and production data to support decision-makingMaintain accurate records and reportingQualificationsRequired5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume or mixed-model environmentDirect supervisory experience leading production teamsStrong leadership, coaching, and team development skillsExperience in lean manufacturing environmentsStrong problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawingsPreferredBachelor's degree in a related fieldExperience using ERP systems (Infor preferred)Key CompetenciesLeadership and people development (priority focus)Accountability and results orientationProblem-solving and decision-makingCommunication and collaboration