Day-Shift Production Leader | Hands-On & Growth

6 Degrees Search; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Day Shift Production Supervisor in Bluffton, OH to lead a growing team on the production floor. This hands-on role will oversee up to 15 staff, coordinate daily scheduling, and report to the General Manager.

You will partner with owners and leadership to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while limiting weekend work. The position emphasizes concrete supervision, continuous improvement, and customer-focused communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with at least two years of production supervision experience.
• Experience overseeing others in manufacturing/distribution environments and managing 10+ staff.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Willingness to operate a forklift as needed.
• Microsoft Office experience, including basic Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily production and monitor shop floor projects.
• Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate hourly workforce.
• Ensure shift safety, quality and delivery goals are met.
• Maintain inventory on-site for scheduled projects and monitor WIP.
• Collaborate with sales on quoting new business and review shift paperwork.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Excel

ERP experience

Scheduling

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Day Shift Production Supervisor in Bluffton, OH to lead a growing team on the production floor. This hands-on role will oversee up to 15 staff, coordinate daily scheduling, and report to the General Manager.

You will partner with owners and leadership to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while limiting weekend work. The position emphasizes concrete supervision, continuous improvement, and customer-focused communication.