Production Supervisor

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a hands-on, Manufacturing Production Supervisor with strong mechanical aptitude and advanced Excel/data reporting skills to oversee daily operations for a woman-owned manufacturing company. This role combines floor leadership with data-driven decision-making to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This is a salaried position averaging 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required, and some weeks may involve more or fewer hours depending on workload, staffing and business needs.

• Lead and coordinate daily/weekly production planning, scheduling, and execution to meet output goals.
• Monitor production lines and processes, troubleshoot issues, enforce quality standards, and drive corrective actions.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data; track KPIs using Excel (pivot tables, formulas, reporting).
• Supervise and motivate operators, leads, and support staff; coordinate shift coverage and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Train staff on safety, maintain OSHA logs, and enforce safety and compliance protocols.
• Partner with operators, maintenance, shipping, and packaging teams to optimize workflow.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including product testing and process enhancements.
• Work directly with the VP of Operations on strategic initiatives and serve as acting lead when senior leadership is unavailable.
• Communicate effectively with bilingual staff (Spanish/English) for training, instructions, and translation as needed.
• Operate in a workshop environment with dust, machine noise, and protective equipment provided.

• HS diploma or GED equivalent required
• 2+ years of proven supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing
• Direct knowledge of production in manufacturing settings (ideally in adhesives, coatings, printing, or similar)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to understand and improve processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, reporting).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems a plus (or willingness to learn).
• Experience in process control, quality management, and KPI tracking.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement preferred.
• Sit-down forklift certification (or willingness to become certified)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in an industrial environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus (not required).