First-Shift Production Leader: Drive Safety & Growth

Tate; St. Paul (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

Career growth opportunities

Wellness and health advocacy

Job summary

Tate is seeking a Production Supervisor in Abingdon, VA to lead manufacturing teams and ensure on-time, in-full delivery of quality products. The role emphasizes safety, training, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Plant leadership.

Requirements include an Associates degree or equivalent experience, and strong ERP/Microsoft Office skills. A discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits are provided alongside career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 3 years’ experience in manufacturing; or 5 years supervisor experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, assign personnel across multiple shifts and monitor for timely and cost-effective completion.
• Strong understanding of production processes and equipment to direct production personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks through others.
• Must be proficient with ERP systems and other computer applications including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the safety of employees to include enforcement of safety as a core value.
• Assigns personnel appropriately to meet production objectives across all areas of responsibility.
• Communicates daily performance and ensures root-cause is known for any special-cause circumstances.
• Coordinates and tracks associate training and competency to promote cross-training and associate self-sufficiency.
• Runs daily pre-shift meetings including review of production attainment against the scheduled production.
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Plant leadership to implement actions to correct ongoing production issues that impact product quality, personnel safety, and ability to meet the daily production schedule as communicated by Scheduling.
• Works with applicable internal professionals in the development and improvement of programs for departmental safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Ensures all employees follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, SOPs, MOPs, JSAs, and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Task prioritization

Education

Associates degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

Job description

Tate is seeking a Production Supervisor in Abingdon, VA to lead manufacturing teams and ensure on-time, in-full delivery of quality products. The role emphasizes safety, training, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Plant leadership.

Requirements include an Associates degree or equivalent experience, and strong ERP/Microsoft Office skills. A discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits are provided alongside career growth opportunities.