First‑Shift Production Supervisor: Safety‑Driven Team Leader

tuckahoeholdings; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) Employer Match

FSA

HSA

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Long‑Term Disability (LTD)

Job summary

Novo Health Services seeks a hands‑on Lead First Shift Production Supervisor to guide frontline operations and hit safety, quality, productivity, and people development goals. You will lead 20‑60 hourly associates, including temps, and champion a strong safety culture on the production floor.

This role suits someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, coaching staff, and delivering results in a fast‑paced industrial environment while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and leadership to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production supervision or industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Proven experience leading hourly teams and supporting employee development.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production associates to promote engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Enforce all safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and Novo standards.
• Maintain a strong safety‑first culture and proactively address hazards and unsafe behaviors.
• Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing labor utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor quality standards to ensure products meet Novo and customer requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Leadership to address operational issues and improve performance.
• Support onboarding, training, and performance management of production staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety adherence

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Business

Job description

Novo Health Services seeks a hands‑on Lead First Shift Production Supervisor to guide frontline operations and hit safety, quality, productivity, and people development goals. You will lead 20‑60 hourly associates, including temps, and champion a strong safety culture on the production floor.

This role suits someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, coaching staff, and delivering results in a fast‑paced industrial environment while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and leadership to