Hands-On Receiving Production Supervisor

Surge Staffing; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the Receiving department. This hands-on role coordinates daily production activities, supervises staff, manages workflow, and ensures schedules, quality, and safety standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Excel and Word to manage production data and reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing supervisory or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience supervising manufacturing employees and coordinating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of employees in Receiving/Production.
• Develop schedules from work orders to meet internal and customer needs.
• Determine material and supply requirements based on schedules.
• Assign work and communicate requirements to employees.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet deadlines.
• Monitor quality to ensure products meet specifications.
• Direct employees in adjusting equipment to maintain quality.
• Establish and adjust procedures to meet production schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods and equipment.
• Analyze and resolve production problems; assist with troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain work instructions and procedures.
• Monitor department processes for compliance with requirements.
• Train, coach, and provide direction to employees.
• Plan and assign work while monitoring performance.
• Address employee concerns and performance issues.
• Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Communicate production, quality, and operational issues to management.
• Participate in meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental programs.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Problem-solving

Communication (verbal & written)

Time management

Reading and interpreting instructions

Team coordination

Excel & Word proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee the Receiving department. This hands-on role coordinates daily production activities, supervises staff, manages workflow, and ensures schedules, quality, and safety standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Excel and Word to manage production data and reports.