Our client, an established manufacturing organization, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a department on the plant floor. This role is ideal for a working leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, developing a team, and driving results across safety, quality, and production. It’s a strong opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow their leadership career within a stable, process-driven organization.
What We Offer:
- A hands-on leadership role with direct ownership of a department’s performance
- The opportunity to develop and mentor a production team
- Exposure to lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies in a real-world manufacturing setting
- A collaborative environment with clear expectations and support from operations leadership
- The chance to build skills in quality systems, safety leadership, and process improvement
- Potential for occasional exposure to broader operations through cross-plant support
If You Have:
- At least two years of manufacturing experience (preferred)
- At least two years of supervisory experience (preferred)
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma
- Exposure to quality system methodologies such as ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, and/or AS9100
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with team members and management; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
- Solid computer literacy, including MS Office and keyboarding skills
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, equipment, and hands-on troubleshooting
- The ability to stand, move, and perform hands-on work throughout a manufacturing floor for up to 12 hours per day, including routine lifting up to 50 lbs.
- A flexible, resilient mindset able to adapt to changing, fast-paced conditions
You Will Be:
- Performing production tasks and learning all jobs within the assigned department
- Managing team members and activities to consistently meet production objectives
- Measuring and reporting on the quantity, quality, and timeliness of departmental output
- Leading daily production, training, problem-solving, quality, and safety meetings
- Setting and communicating performance expectations, recognizing strong performance, and correcting deficiencies
- Training team members to perform their jobs efficiently and safely
- Coordinating with maintenance to ensure preventive maintenance is completed on schedule
- Serving as the department’s safety leader, including hazard inspections and incident root cause analysis
- Enforcing safety policies and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations
- Leading the application of lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies to improve quality and efficiency
- Maintaining accurate, professional production records and documentation