Production Supervisor - Victor Stanley

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following our Accessibility Accomodation for Applicants page. Posted on November 3, 2026 Locations Showing 1 location Dunkirk, MD 20754, USA On-site Pay or shift range: $1,250 USD to $1,500 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Operations Full-Time Requisition #: PRODU001758 Description Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and leading manufacturing operations in an assigned area to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role oversees production personnel, coordinates workflow across departments, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet production, quality, delivery, and safety objectives. The Production Supervisor provides leadership for assigned manufacturing areas by developing employees, optimizing processes, resolving operational challenges, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The position ensures organizational goals are effectively communicated and achieved. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead, supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate production employees to maximize the quality and engagement. Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for results. Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development. Recruit, interview, onboard, and train employees as needed. Promote a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication, and continuous learning. Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet production goals. Monitor departmental performance and adjust resources as necessary to achieve productivity targets. Manage production schedules, work orders, labor requirements, and material availability to ensure efficient workflow. Coordinate activities between assigned departments. Lead daily production team meetings and communicate priorities, goals, and operational updates. Ensure products meet all quality standards and customer specifications. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Recommend improvements to equipment, processes, material flow, and facility layout. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans to address performance gaps. Investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor results. Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to reduce defects and improve manufacturing processes. Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the department. Monitor equipment performance and reliability. Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment effectiveness. Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and identifying root causes of recurring problems. Support preventive maintenance activities and production planning. Communicate company objectives, policy changes, production results, and operational concerns effectively. Prepare and distribute production, maintenance, safety, and project status reports. Maintain accurate production records and documentation. Keep management informed regarding production performance, staffing needs, operational risks, and improvement opportunities. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments. Actively promotes plant safety improvement and programs including STOP Audits and operator safety checklists. Other duties as assigned. Computer Skills: Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and experience working with ERP/MRP systems. Ability to analyze production data, maintain electronic records, generate reports, manage production schedules, and utilize manufacturing software applications. Experience with Microsoft Office suite preferred. Other Requirements: Understanding and adherence to relevant safety regulations and protocols in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, including assigning tasks, providing training, and motivating employees. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Excellent benefits package. Benefits options include paid time off, 11 paid holidays, health (single and family), vision, dental, life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, and pet insurance on the first day of full-time employment. Other options include an education reimbursement, flexible spending account (FSA) and a health savings account (HAS) for eligible employees. Potential annual bonus. A 401(k) plan with employer match available after 60 days of employment. PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr PlayCore