Production Supervisor

Global Supply Chain Group Leader (PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR)

Pay Rate: $40 to $43/hour

Duration: 30 week contract (strong potential for extension or direct hire)

Schedule Requirements

This position requires flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed.

Shift Options:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Candidates must be available to work 6-7 days per week based on production demands.

Position Summary

The Global Supply Chain Group Leader is responsible for leading hourly employees and technical personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to drive operational excellence, achieve production objectives, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role oversees daily operations, ensures safety and quality standards are met, and promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee development.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can effectively manage changing priorities, solve problems, drive performance, and lead teams through a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop hourly employees and technical personnel.
• Drive accountability through effective leadership, performance management, and coaching.
• Conduct employee performance discussions, corrective actions, and other personnel-related activities as needed.
• Support employee training, development, and skills progression.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Operations & Production Management

• Analyze daily production plans and adjust operations as needed to meet business objectives.
• Coordinate personnel, materials, and equipment to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Lead teams through changing business conditions while effectively navigating ambiguity.
• Support production launches, process improvements, and operational readiness activities.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Promote quality-focused manufacturing practices and support quality management initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address operational challenges.
• Implement corrective actions and sustainable process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence principles to improve performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment through consistent adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Support environmental, ergonomic, and housekeeping initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and risk reduction.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to drive results through people and processes.
• Ability to lead teams through change and evolving business needs.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Manufacturing, production, logistics, or supply chain supervisory experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience leading hourly workforces in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems, production operations, and process improvement methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Manufacturing Operations
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Change Management
• Production Planning
• Quality Systems
• Safety Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Communication & Relationship Building

Additional Requirements

• Drug screen and fit-for-duty physical required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and any assigned shift based on business needs.

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)