First-Shift Production Supervisor: Lean Manufacturing Lead

Apex Tool Group; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to plan and assign work, implement policies, and drive production improvements. The role emphasizes maintaining on-time delivery while optimizing costs and quality across the department.

You will oversee scheduling, quality control, safety, and maintenance, lead leads, and address issues to keep production on track. Strong communication and lean expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in mechanical disciplines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive departmental manufacturing activities and quality improvement processes.
• Maintain daily responsibility for manufacturing, scheduling, quality control, safety, and preventative maintenance.
• Provide supervision and direction to all leads ensuring productivity.
• Resolve materials, operations, quality, and maintenance issues to avoid production delays.
• Evaluate performance against goals and take corrective action.
• Ensure adherence to quality policies and procedures and foster a positive environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical background

Problem solving

Communication skills

One piece flow

Education

Associate degree in operations management or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apex Tool Group in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to plan and assign work, implement policies, and drive production improvements. The role emphasizes maintaining on-time delivery while optimizing costs and quality across the department.

You will oversee scheduling, quality control, safety, and maintenance, lead leads, and address issues to keep production on track. Strong communication and lean expertise are essential.