Production Supervisor

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor's primary duty is participating as a key contributor to the management of the department to which they are assigned. This includes, but is not limited to, directing the work of two or more other full-time employees (or their equivalent) in the department, managing the performance of the employees in the department, actively participating in staffing decisions impacting the department by providing input into decisions related to hiring, advancement and/or termination other employees, and leading the team to drive productivity, safety, and quality excellence.

This role is responsible for aligning team goals with the department's production goals, optimizing processes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, while fostering a culture of safety and ensuring alignment with department and organization-wide objectives. The Production Supervisor shall be able to oversee the department in the absence of the Manager.

What you will be doing

• In collaboration with the department Manager, set the department's production objectives, safety priorities, and operational updates to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Direct the work of Team Leads and hourly team members, by communicating and holding employees accountable to production objectives, safety priorities, and operational updates.
• Manage workforce planning, including staffing, scheduling, and overtime, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet production demands.
• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, company policies, and driving proactive risk management strategies.
• Lead and optimize production activities to consistently achieve strategic goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), enhancing overall operational efficiency.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, with a minimum of 1 year in a leadershipor supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience in aluminum extrusion, casting, or related industries is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and process optimization techniques.
• English (both spoken and written), additional language(s) preferred.
• Travel less than 10%.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Proven experience in aluminum extrusion, casting, or related industries is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and process optimization techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuousimprovement methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience withmanufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems for data analysis and reporting.
• Expertise in safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing environments, ensuringcompliance and a safe working culture.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and use measurement tools (e.g., tape measure) for precise production processes.
• Extensive hands-on experience with industrial equipment and tools, with a focus ontroubleshooting, maintenance, and process optimization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate teams.
• Strong leadership qualities with a commitment to employee engagement and continuousimprovement.