Production Supervisor

Job Description Job Description Description: The Production Supervisor plays a key leadership role in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality welding operations. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating production activities to ensure customer expectations, quality standards, and productivity goals are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving abilities, a passion for continuous improvement, and a commitment to developing high-performing teams. Requirements: Key Responsibilities: • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, address non-conformances promptly. • Conduct audits (safety, cell conditions, Kaizen) and follow-ups. • Implement Emergency Response Plan. • Manage process quality via start-up checks, reviews, and scrap/rework analysis. • Lead QIR/QPR meetings and corrective actions. Facilitate 8-step problem-solving. • Monitor shipping schedules, inventory, and production planning. • Report finished goods inventory and cell status for overtime planning. • Lead, coach, and motivate team members; promote “lead by example” culture. • Prepare team leaders for shifts; oversee daily startup and broken window meetings. • Adjust manpower allocation; maintain updated rosters. • Conduct evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions. • Ensure accurate production/maintenance reports and attendance records. • Investigate accidents and manage training needs. • Track KPIs, OA, and scrap; develop improvement plans. • Maintain excellent attendance and reliability. Mentor Team Leads and support team development. • Collaborate across departments for positive work environment. Promote Broken Window mindset. • Learn, train, and enforce Plex system. * Must be willing and able to rotate monthly between day shift and night shift schedules to support business and production requirements. Qualifications: • Proven experience in production operations and team leadership. • Strong understanding of safety, quality, and productivity standards. • Effective communication and coaching skills. • Ability to lead problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts. • Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as Plex is preferred. • Commitment to environmental and workplace policies. EDUCATION, SKILLS and/or EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent and/or some college • Production planning equipment • Memorization, organizing, planning • Ability to supervise employees • Ability to work long hours, without supervision • Ability to work under pressure BENEFITS Employees pay one LOW cost for Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage starts 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. NO 90-DAY WAIT FOR BENEFITS Futaba pays 95% of the cost!!! $500 Bonus - after 90 days of employment Paid Plant shutdown twice a year (July and December) 9 Paid Holidays 6 Days Paid Sick Time Two weeks' vacation after one year of employment 401K with company match The company pays for Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability