Day-Shift Production Supervisor: Hands-On Leadership & Growth

Management Performance Associates; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401K

Paid holidays

Short term disability

Life insurance

Vacation

Bonus potential

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in the Bluffton, OH area is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the Day Shift. You will lead a team of up to 15 on a Monday–Friday schedule with minimal weekend work, reporting to the General Manager and collaborating with owners.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery, with responsibility for shift planning, training, inventory, ERP data entry, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and scrap reduction.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with at least two years of production supervision experience.
• Experience supervising 10+ people in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Willing to drive a forklift as needed and proficient with basic Excel.

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 and ensure on-site availability for projects.
• Work with sales on quoting new business and enter data into ERP.
• Coordinate with quality for final inspections and continuous improvement (5S, scrap reductions).
• Drive forklift as needed and manage timesheets/vacations in timekeeping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Management Performance Associates in the Bluffton, OH area is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for the Day Shift. You will lead a team of up to 15 on a Monday–Friday schedule with minimal weekend work, reporting to the General Manager and collaborating with owners.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery, with responsibility for shift planning, training, inventory, ERP data entry, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and scrap reduction.