3rd shift Production Supervisor

IMS Gear; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

IMS Gear in Gainesville, GA seeks a Production Supervisor to lead 3rd shift manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement. You will supervise daily activities, coordinate staffing and workflows, monitor KPIs, and partner with Quality and Maintenance to meet goals.

The role emphasizes developing staff, maintaining safety compliance, and delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. A strong manufacturing leadership background is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment
• Previous supervisor, team lead, or leadership experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement tools
• Knowledge of OSHA, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Operations: Supervise daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and workflow for maximum efficiency
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, downtime, scrap, labor utilization, and quality
• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to support operational goals
• Ensure production records, reports, and documentation are completed accurately
• Develop and lead your team: Coach, mentor, and develop production employees
• Set performance expectations and hold team members accountable
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training activities
• Conduct performance discussions and employee coaching
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment
• Promote Safety & Quality: Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and OSHA
• Drive quality standards and support compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, defects, and downtime

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S Kaizen

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

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Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Lead People. Drive Results. Make an Impact.

Ready to make things move? At IMS Gear, we don't just manufacture components—we power motion across the globe.

IMS Gear is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead 3rd shift manufacturing operations in our Gainesville, GA facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing employees, solving production challenges, and driving continuous improvement. This role oversees production performance, employee development, safety compliance, and quality initiatives.

If you're passionate about leading teams, improving processes, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead Production Operations

• Supervise daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and workflow for maximum efficiency
• Monitor key performance metrics including productivity, downtime, scrap, labor utilization, and quality
• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to support operational goals
• Ensure production records, reports, and documentation are completed accurately

Develop and Lead Your Team

• Coach, mentor, and develop production employees
• Set performance expectations and hold team members accountable
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training activities
• Conduct performance discussions and employee coaching
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment

Promote Safety & Quality

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA requirements
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and investigations as needed
• Drive quality standards and support compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 systems
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, defects, and downtime

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment
• Previous supervisor, team lead, or leadership experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement tools
• Knowledge of OSHA, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling up to 250 lbs. using material handling equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching

Why IMS Gear

• Competitive pay and benefits
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.