Lead 1st Shift Production Supervisor – Lean

Guardian Glass; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass is seeking a 1st Shift Production Supervisor for the Galax, VA location. You will lead the tempering and cutting operations, drive safety and quality while enabling a high-performance team on the production floor.

You will oversee daily production, mentor staff, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, culture, and customer satisfaction. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 with eligible variable pay.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing process to maximise safety, quality, culture and productivity.
• Ensure timely and effective communication of key issues to all staff.
• Drive the organization to focus on continuous improvement.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the manufacturing of products in compliance with company goals and objectives.
• Establish and control conditions of production including quality and maintenance to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
• Organize and direct workflow for satisfying production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
• Develop and implement cost-effective alternatives and improvements to production process.
• Maximize the efficiency of production lines and ensuring effective employment utilization.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

ISO quality standards understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Guardian Glass is seeking a 1st Shift Production Supervisor for the Galax, VA location. You will lead the tempering and cutting operations, drive safety and quality while enabling a high-performance team on the production floor.

You will oversee daily production, mentor staff, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, culture, and customer satisfaction. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 with eligible variable pay.