Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading small work teams in a fast-paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment. The supervisor ensures daily performance targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are met while fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture. This role requires strong coordination with cross-functional teams and consistent application of work rules. Initial training may occur on day shift, with placement likely on 2nd or 3rd shift. Candidates must be open to any shift, including weekends, to meet overtime and production needs.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise 30-40 hourly employees in a unionized environment
• Maintain staffing levels, including managing call-offs and reassignments
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, SIS, WCM, or similar methodologies
• Coach, lead, and develop team members to improve performance
• Collaborate with plant pillars and cross-functional teams
• Enforce consistent work rules and support a positive labor-management relationship
• Identify and resolve production issues promptly and effectively

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proven experience supervising or managing people

Preferred:

• Manufacturing experience (highly preferred) in a Manufacturing workforce.
• Prior experience leading a crew or production team
• Experience working in a union environment
• Background with Lean, Kaizens, SIS, or other CI methodologies