First Shift Production Supervisor - Growth & Leadership

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) for our new second location south of Birmingham. The role will oversee the production process, ensure safety and quality, and lead a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in manufacturing with 1–2 years in supervision, strong leadership, and experience with lean methods. The position reports to the production leadership team and offers growth opportunities in a expanding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/production with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities; ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly assess situations, identify problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Safety compliance: enforce safety protocols and train as needed.
• Supervise production staff: manage a team, assign tasks, monitor performance, provide training.
• Production planning: coordinate with planners to organize workflow and schedules.
• Quality control: monitor production to ensure quality standards; address issues.
• Inventory management: ensure materials are available and manage stock levels.
• Equipment maintenance: coordinate with maintenance teams for repairs/replacements.
• Continuous improvement: identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Reporting: keep records of production data and prepare management reports.
• Problem solving: quickly resolve issues related to machinery, staffing, or supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Production planning

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

SAP

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) for our new second location south of Birmingham. The role will oversee the production process, ensure safety and quality, and lead a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in manufacturing with 1–2 years in supervision, strong leadership, and experience with lean methods. The position reports to the production leadership team and offers growth opportunities in a expanding