First-Shift Bedding Production Supervisor — Lead & Improve

Carpenter Canada Co.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Temple, Texas, has an immediate opening for a 1st shift Production Supervisor in our Bedding Manufacturing area.

This role oversees the production line, equipment, and employees, including lead personnel and hourly staff, to produce polyurethane foam products for internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree and 2–4 years manufacturing experience, be forklift certified, and demonstrate strong leadership, problem solving, and commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administration, manufacturing engineering technology, or equivalent managerial experience.
• 2-4 years of related manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while ensuring quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage production employees, oversee daily workflow and assignments.
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines, employee handbook, company policies and procedures, and other standards.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Maintain orderly and clean work area.
• Oversee production operation, safe use of equipment, and housekeeping within the department.
• Produce and analyze reports.
• Perform and maintain verification of production output according to specifications and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements; encourage and support continuous improvements.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot process as needed.
• Manage and monitor raw materials, inventory, present and future work schedules, workflow and assignments.
• Provide timely feedback, for direction and development of employees.
• Ensure compliance with administrative procedures, including data entry/paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Communication

Attendance & reliability

Education

Associate's degree in business administration or manufacturing engineering technology

High School diploma or better

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Temple, Texas, has an immediate opening for a 1st shift Production Supervisor in our Bedding Manufacturing area.

This role oversees the production line, equipment, and employees, including lead personnel and hourly staff, to produce polyurethane foam products for internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree and 2–4 years manufacturing experience, be forklift certified, and demonstrate strong leadership, problem solving, and commitment to