Day Shift Production Supervisor - Hands-On Growth

True North Consultants, Inc.; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Bonus potential

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Bluffton, OH is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the Day Shift to lead a team of up to 15, reporting to the General Manager.

You will ensure daily production, safety, quality, and on-time delivery on a Monday–Friday schedule in a growing, customer-facing environment. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, 5S/continuous improvement, ERP coordination, and collaboration with sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with at least two years of production supervision experience.
• Experience overseeing others in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Experience supervising at least 10 people at a time.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to drive a forklift when needed.
• Microsoft Office with 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.
• Review shift paperwork and production numbers.
• Communicate project status to customers.
• Enter information into the ERP system.
• Coordinate with quality for final inspections.
• Foster continuous improvement and scrap reduction (5S, cost savings).
• Drive forklift as needed to support floor activity.
• Confirm timesheets, vacations, and time off in timekeeping system.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Forklift operation

Excel (Basic)

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP experience

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Bluffton, OH is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the Day Shift to lead a team of up to 15, reporting to the General Manager.

You will ensure daily production, safety, quality, and on-time delivery on a Monday–Friday schedule in a growing, customer-facing environment. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, 5S/continuous improvement, ERP coordination, and collaboration with sales.