Production Supervisor

**POSITION SUMMARY** The Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership to manufacturing teams to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality production. This role oversees both manual and machine-based manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement. The Supervisor ensures production jobs run to standard or better, implementing Lean tools such as 5S, one-piece flow and root-cause problem solving. Works collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve equipment, tooling and process issues. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Supervise daily activities of production personnel and oversee all manufacturing and supporting operations. - Drive a quality-centric culture by resolving issues promptly and implementing robust preventive measures. - Apply sound troubleshooting methodologies in the investigation and corrective action of root cause as they pertain to equipment, processes and/or product. - Utilize basic data analysis methodologies with production performance data collection initiatives throughout manufacturing to identify productivity improvement, support waste reduction opportunities and to reduce variability. - Oversee both manual assembly and machine-based production processes, ensuring safe and efficient operation. - Support deployment of one-piece flow, visual management, standard work, and 5S in all work areas. - Train employees, assign work, provide coaching, and evaluate performance. - Prepare and maintain production documentation including specifications, change requests, deviations, and SOPs. - Optimize labor utilization and recommend staffing adjustments aligned with production schedules. - Communicate effectively across operational disciplines and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships. - Maintain a clean and organized work environment consistent with Lean 5S expectations. - Promote positive team culture, high morale, and open communication. - Perform other related duties as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** - Understanding of company policies and business practices including industry standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO requirements, and health and safety requirements. - Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, value-stream mapping, standard work, one-piece flow, and continuous improvement. - Team player capable of successfully interacting at all levels with peers, seniors & subordinates in the successful resolution of day-to-day business issues. - Proficient at using data to assess performance and drive improvement. - Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Possess the ability to teach others effectively. - Capability to work independently, handle changing priorities and short time constraints. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. - Possess strong written and verbal communication skills necessary for leading others. - Strong work ethic with reliable attendance and professional presentation. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** - Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical discipline. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for a candidate who can demonstrate capable of successfully fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of the position. - 5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. - Proven experience with Lean manufacturing, including 5S and continuous improvement methodologies. - Experience working with both manual and machine-based production processes. - Ability to work hours, as required, that are appropriate to completing projects and tasks on schedule. **COMPUTER SKILLS** - Proficient computer skills: MS Windows, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Have a good working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. **SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS** - Direct supervisory requirements, approximately 20 manufacturing associates. - Responsible for workflow, training for new employees, and answering job-related questions. *…