Production Supervisor

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 10 to 13 years of manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
• Proven experience supervising production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in production planning, scheduling, workforce management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading quality, safety, and productivity programs to achieve operational goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience in engineering or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with carbide tool manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of ISO, QMS, and departmental audit requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to machinery and production equipment.
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the production floor for extended periods.
• Ability to oversee multiple production areas and respond quickly to operational issues.
• Must follow all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Job Duties

• Lead and supervise daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production.
• Coordinate production staff, materials, equipment, and schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Monitor quality standards, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and increase productivity.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, company policies, and quality management systems.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to optimize operations and improve customer satisfaction.
• Develop, train, coach, and manage production employees while maintaining workforce engagement and accountability.