Lead Production Supervisor

Jobtailor; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team responsible for producing high-quality products and meeting production targets. The role emphasizes servant leadership, safety, and continuous improvement using data-driven methods.

The position requires Lean Six Sigma expertise and MDMP experience, with rotating shifts including nights and weekends. You will champion growth, accountability, and operational excellence across the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 7+ years supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience and education.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale process improvements or cultural shifts.
• Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends.
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology
• Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of employees that consistently makes high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets.
• Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance.
• Take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.
• Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing teams and investing in their growth.
• Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements.
• Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation.

Skills

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Production Management

Efficiency Optimization

Quality Control

Servant Leadership

Team Building

Proactive Problem Solving

Effective Communication

MDMP Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of employees that consistently makes high-quality products and meets or exceeds production targets.
• Act as a champion of workplace safety, proactively enforcing regulations and fostering a culture of vigilance.
• Take ownership of team performance, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.
• Prioritize critical tasks and effectively allocate human resources to maximize efficiency.
• Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing teams and investing in their growth.
• Utilize data and insights to strike down downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements.
• Maintain a relentless focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience and education.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale process improvements or cultural shifts.
• Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends.
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology
• Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Experience or equivalent

Hard Skills

• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Production Management
• Efficiency Optimization
• Quality Control

Soft Skills

• Servant Leadership
• Team Building
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Effective Communication