Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, correct, and efficient production of products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Direct employees daily to meet product schedules and achieve 100% on-time delivery
• Ensure employees have a clean and safe working environment
• Maintain adherence to company policies, procedures, and handbook
• Drive efforts to maximize shop efficiencies and product quality
• Complete environmental, health, and safety documentation as required
• Support job training and certification processes
• Ensure facility and equipment are properly maintained
• Lead the production team with a positive approach to employee engagement
• Act as a "Change Agent" to promote continuous improvement
• Ensure growth and technology objectives for assigned manufacturing areas are met
• Manage daily team activities, including time clock management, policy enforcement, training, and metrics achievement
• Perform other duties as assigned

• AS/BS Degree in management or a technical field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience required
• 3–5 years of positive leadership and employee engagement experience preferred
• Experience with 5S and Continuous Improvement desired
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Exposure to ISO/QS9000/IATF 16949 manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with MS Office and Industrial ERP systems (e.g., QAD, Syteline) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to drive actions to effective completion

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and exposure to automated production equipment preferred
• Experience with restraint systems and industrial sewing is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style, and commitment to achieving goals

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, or hear
• Must occasionally lift/move up to 30 lbs

• Exposed to prevailing weather conditions and a moderate-noise-level factory floor in the same building as the office

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the position's responsibilities and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.