Engineering-Driven Production Supervisor (24/7)

Guardian Industries; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Industries in DeWitt, Iowa is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a frontline team in its float glass facility. This position is aimed at engineering-minded individuals eager to build leadership skills within a robust 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities include driving production goals, enhancing quality, and coaching operators. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and a strong interest in developing people in a hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Interest in frontline people leadership in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work rotating 12‑hour shifts (6:00‑6:00).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a frontline production team.
• Lead structured problem‑solving using data and root‑cause methods.
• Own day‑to‑day production execution for a crew in a 24/7 environment.
• Reinforce standard work and process discipline.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality for improvements.
• Provide visible safety leadership.
• Communicate priorities and expectations across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Coaching

Technical understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Job description

Guardian Industries in DeWitt, Iowa is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a frontline team in its float glass facility. This position is aimed at engineering-minded individuals eager to build leadership skills within a robust 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities include driving production goals, enhancing quality, and coaching operators. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and a strong interest in developing people in a hands-on role.