Production Supervisor Plating Operations

Our client is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join the team. This role is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production. The individual will lead production teams, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure performance targets are consistently achieved.

• Oversee daily production activities, identifying and addressing process inefficiencies or disruptions in real time
• Ensure production targets are achieved through effective scheduling, resource planning, and rapid issue resolution
• Coordinate workflow and align team goals while providing clear direction and support to production personnel
• Track and analyze operational metrics such as output rates, cycle efficiency, and material loss
• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Foster a transparent and collaborative work environment, communicating expectations, standards, and procedures clearly
• Optimize workforce effectiveness through training, skill development, and task delegation
• Lead structured improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Partner with team members to create, implement, and sustain standardized work and operating practices
• Guide teams in reviewing performance indicators, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions
• Serve as a technical point of contact for resolving routine equipment or production-related issues
• Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental standards and internal policies

• Bachelorâs degree in Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8â10 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a collaborative setting
• Experience building, improving, or supporting team-based work structures
• Strong background working with cross-functional groups
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Kaizen, or similar frameworks
• Self-directed with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-moving operational environment