Day-Shift Production Supervisor — Lead a Growing Plant

Essenti Talent; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for a day shift in Bluffton, OH. You will lead a growing team on the shop floor, coordinating daily production, training staff, and ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

You will work closely with owners and management, handle customer communications, and drive continuous improvement across the operation. Local candidates preferred for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of production supervision experience.
• Experience supervising others in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Experience supervising at least 10 people at a time.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Willingness to drive a forklift as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including basic Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily production and monitor shop floor projects.
• Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate hourly staff.
• Ensure safety, quality, and delivery targets are met.
• Maintain inventory on-site for scheduled projects and track WIP.
• Collaborate with sales on quoting new business.
• Review shift paperwork and production numbers.
• Communicate project status to customers.
• Enter data into the ERP system and support QC on final inspections.
• Foster continuous improvement and 5S, aiming to reduce scrap and costs.
• Operate forklift to support floor activities as needed.
• Confirm timesheets, vacations, and time-off in the timekeeping system.

Skills

Forklift driving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel basics

ERP software

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for a day shift in Bluffton, OH. You will lead a growing team on the shop floor, coordinating daily production, training staff, and ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

You will work closely with owners and management, handle customer communications, and drive continuous improvement across the operation. Local candidates preferred for this on-site role.