Lead Production Supervisor - Assembly & Improvement

FCX Performance; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of the assembly department, ensuring orders are completed safely, accurately, and on time. You will lead production planning, personnel, equipment, and inventory to support customer demand.

You will coordinate with sales, purchasing, quality, and leadership, maintain inventory, resolve bottlenecks on the shop floor, set performance standards, train staff, and promote safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ERP experience (P21 preferred).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and supervisory roles.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the production planner to schedule production orders.
• Be present on the shop floor to resolve issues, bottlenecks, or questions.
• Coordinate priorities with sales and customer service teams.
• Oversee assembly of non-standard jobs, custom spec, first articles, and walk-in orders.
• Maintain inventory levels required to support production and customer demand.
• Prevent and respond to inventory shortages that impact production.
• Ensure work meets company and customer quality requirements.
• Set the standard for performance and accountability, working on the line if needed.
• Lead, train, and develop production employees with an emphasis on cross training.
• Manage employee schedules and time off.
• Conduct performance reviews and address employee concerns promptly.
• Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining oversight of department performance.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Ensure production equipment, tooling, and testing equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Oversee KANBAN style manual inventory of shop supplies.
• Work with the team to identify and execute improvement opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in business or manufacturing

Tools

ERP (P21 preferred)

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies in Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of the assembly department, ensuring orders are completed safely, accurately, and on time. You will lead production planning, personnel, equipment, and inventory to support customer demand.

You will coordinate with sales, purchasing, quality, and leadership, maintain inventory, resolve bottlenecks on the shop floor, set performance standards, train staff, and promote safety.