Front-End Production Supervisor - Lean & Safety Leader

Knowles Precision Devices; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Precision Devices seeks a 1st Shift Front-End Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety and quality, and meet production schedules. You will guide frontline teams, focus on continuous improvement, and ensure efficient execution of lean principles across the line.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and collaboration across functions to achieve cost and productivity goals while fostering accountability and engagement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management or related field preferred.
• An Associate Degree, technical certification, or equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor KPIs: productivity, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, throughput, on-time delivery.
• Balance lines and oversee staffing to support demand changes.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality for efficiency.
• Identify and escalate operational risks affecting safety, quality, or productivity.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for operators and leads.
• Lead shift meetings and performance discussions; manage attendance and scheduling.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production Planning

Line Balancing

Excel

Manufacturing Reporting

Data Analysis

Quality Tools

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Management

Associate Degree or technical certification considered

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Quality tools (5 Why, Fishbone, SPC)

Job description

Knowles Precision Devices seeks a 1st Shift Front-End Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety and quality, and meet production schedules. You will guide frontline teams, focus on continuous improvement, and ensure efficient execution of lean principles across the line.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and collaboration across functions to achieve cost and productivity goals while fostering accountability and engagement on the shop floor.