1st Shift Production Supervisor: Lead Safety & Quality

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Cafeteria/ Canteen

Job summary

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies in Lebanon, IN is seeking a Production Supervisor (Shift Leader) for 1st shift to lead a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time output while developing employees and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coordinate with engineering, quality, and supply chain, monitor schedules, and ensure adherence to standards. The role requires a high school diploma (associates or bachelor preferred) and 4+ years in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of production processes and equipment operation.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality control standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate production team members to achieve safety, quality, and output targets
• Execute and monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to standards
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing policies and proactively addressing risks
• Quickly resolve operational issues, including equipment or workflow disruptions, to minimize downtime
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain) to ensure smooth operations
• Train and develop employees, supporting onboarding and ongoing skill growth
• Communicate shift performance, challenges, and priorities through effective shift handoffs and reporting
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance

Skills

Production processes

Equipment operation

Lean manufacturing

Safety regulations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or related field

Job description

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies in Lebanon, IN is seeking a Production Supervisor (Shift Leader) for 1st shift to lead a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time output while developing employees and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coordinate with engineering, quality, and supply chain, monitor schedules, and ensure adherence to standards. The role requires a high school diploma (associates or bachelor preferred) and 4+ years in