Engraving Operations Supervisor — Lean & Quality Focus

GRAVOTECH INC; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Engraving Solutions business, including Brady and Gravotech brands. You will lead shop-floor operations, drive Lean initiatives, and manage scheduling and metrics to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing.

You will supervise machine operators, analyze capacity, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery targets while maintaining compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5 years of equivalent supervisory experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment (relevant intern or co-op experience accepted)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading change management initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, 8-Step Problem Solving, and the Toyota Production System (TPS), desired
• Proficiency with SAP ERP software, desired

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shop-floor operations across Value Streams or Operations Function
• Supervise, train, and mentor Machine Operators on responsibilities and SOPs
• Analyze production specs and capacity data to determine processes, tooling, and staffing
• Maintain quality standards and eliminate non-value-added activities
• Standardize production planning procedures to increase efficiency
• Expedite operations to meet schedule changes
• Identify bottlenecks and adjust plans in real time
• Plan daily fabrication steps based on sequences and lead times
• Drive excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash (SQDCC)
• Collaborate with Value Stream teams to align with customer expectations
• Allocate resources and support new product introductions and customer development processes

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

8-Step Problem Solving

TPS

Microsoft Office

SAP ERP

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Brady Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Engraving Solutions business, including Brady and Gravotech brands. You will lead shop-floor operations, drive Lean initiatives, and manage scheduling and metrics to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing.

You will supervise machine operators, analyze capacity, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery targets while maintaining compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.