05323 - Production Supervisor

Crafted Staff; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafted Staff in the United States is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, oversee production teams, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The selected candidate will direct daily production activities, maintain operating efficiency, ensure product quality, and promote a safe workplace while developing team members to meet department and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and Kaizen knowledge.
• Experience implementing improvements and cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and ensure safety and quality.
• Coach and develop team members and plan workload.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and HR to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

PDCA

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Production planning

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Production Supervisor

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Target Compensation Range: $90,000–$120,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
Schedule: Swing Shift, Monday–Thursday, 2:30 PM–1:00 AM (Four 10-hour shifts)
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, oversee production teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for directing daily production activities, maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring product quality, and promoting a safe and productive work environment.

This leadership position requires the ability to assess production performance, identify operational challenges, implement corrective actions, and develop team members to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing leadership experience, a solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, and demonstrated success improving productivity, reducing waste, and developing high-performing teams.

This role requires effective collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and other departments to ensure production goals, customer requirements, and organizational standards are consistently met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Leadership and Team Development

• Supervise and direct daily activities of manufacturing team members within assigned production areas.
• Assign and distribute workloads to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and production resources.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
• Develop and execute individual employee development plans to strengthen technical capabilities and leadership potential.
• Identify and develop future team leaders and key personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and administer appropriate coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
• Train and mentor team members in root cause analysis, problem-solving techniques, and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodologies.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented team environment.
• Partner with Human Resources to promote fair employee practices and an inclusive workplace culture.

Manufacturing Operations and Production Planning

• Oversee production activities to ensure departmental productivity, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Evaluate production capacity using manufacturing build plans and operational data.
• Determine staffing requirements based on production schedules, workload, and customer demand.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when operational targets are not met.
• Identify and resolve scheduling, material availability, and workflow challenges.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other departments to support new product introductions and production launches.
• Ensure team members follow established production procedures, controlled plans, and work instructions.
• Assess departmental performance through operational data analysis and direct observation.
• Communicate organizational goals, priorities, and operational expectations to production personnel.

Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing productivity, reducing waste, and improving manufacturing efficiency.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen methodologies to identify and implement process improvements.
• Champion Kaizen events designed to reduce production costs, cycle times, and operational inefficiencies.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve recurring production and process issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Improve process stability, production flow, and operational consistency through standardized work practices.
• Lead improvement initiatives that produce measurable reductions in unit production time and material waste.
• Participate in cost-reduction programs and operational improvement projects.
• Encourage employee participation in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing sustainable solutions.

Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction

• Ensure production activities meet established quality standards, customer specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and contain quality issues to minimize rework, scrap, and production disruptions.
• Coordinate corrective action activities with Quality, Engineering, and other appropriate departments.
• Analyze quality trends and implement improvements to strengthen manufacturing capabilities.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement throughout assigned production areas.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers regarding production and quality matters.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Promote and enforce established workplace safety policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and investigations as required.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement corrective actions to reduce safety risks.
• Address safety noncompliance and reinforce employee accountability for safe work practices.
• Ensure production personnel understand and consistently follow applicable safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing production teams and achieving operational objectives.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
• Ability to assess departmental or value stream performance using operational data and direct observation.
• Experience identifying root causes of operational problems and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, staffing, and workflow management.
• Ability to develop and implement standardized work instructions and operational procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, motivate, and develop employees.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop creative and effective solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Ability to apply different leadership approaches based on individual and team needs.
• Proficiency with computers and standard business software applications.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, and cross-functional teams at all organizational levels.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to work the designated swing shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, 2:30 PM–1:00 AM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising production operations in a precision manufacturing or engineered-products environment.
• Demonstrated success leading Kaizen events and Lean transformation initiatives.
• Experience using Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodologies and structured root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience conducting production capacity analysis and workforce planning.
• Experience coordinating new product introductions with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Demonstrated results in reducing scrap, rework, cycle times, and operating costs.
• Experience developing future leaders and implementing employee development programs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing performance metrics, production reporting, and operational improvement strategies.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and production operations environment.
• Supervisory responsibility for employees and activities within assigned production areas.
• Regular interaction with Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and other functional departments.
• Combination of production-floor oversight, employee coaching, operational planning, and administrative responsibilities.
• Strong emphasis on workplace safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Swing shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, 2:30 PM–1:00 AM.

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing operations leadership
• Production planning and capacity analysis
• Lean manufacturing and Kaizen
• Continuous improvement and waste reduction
• Root cause analysis and PDCA
• Team development and performance management
• Workforce planning and resource allocation
• Quality assurance and corrective action
• Standardized work and process improvement
• Safety leadership and compliance
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Cost reduction and operational efficiency
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication and conflict resolution
• Employee engagement and accountability
• Strategic decision-making