Day-Shift Production Supervisor — Hands-On Leader (Mon-Fri)

Sun Recruiting, 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) plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Vacation

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. in Bluffton, OH is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the day shift.

You will lead an up-to-15-person team on a growing production floor with direct exposure to owners and senior leadership, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with sales and customers. The role emphasizes shift leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration on ERP and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of production supervision experience.
• Experience supervising at least 10 people in manufacturing or distribution.
• Willingness to operate a forklift as needed.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily production and monitor shop floor projects.
• Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate hourly staff.
• Ensure shift safety, quality, and delivery goals are met.
• Maintain inventory and ensure on-site availability for projects.
• Collaborate with sales on quotes for new business.
• Review shift paperwork and production numbers.
• Communicate with customers on project status.
• Enter data into the ERP system.
• Work with quality for final inspections.
• Foster continuous improvement and scrap reduction (5S, cost savings).
• Drive forklift as needed to support floor activity.
• Verify timesheets, vacations, and time off.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Training & mentoring

Attention to detail

Excel basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Forklift operation

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. in Bluffton, OH is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the day shift.

You will lead an up-to-15-person team on a growing production floor with direct exposure to owners and senior leadership, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with sales and customers. The role emphasizes shift leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration on ERP and quality processes.