Lead Production Supervisor – Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Uzin Utz North America; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Uzin Utz North America is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Dover, Delaware facility. You will oversee production and warehouse personnel, coordinate daily workflows, monitor quality and output, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred. You will supervise hourly staff, establish performance expectations, and conduct daily briefings to align priorities and targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading hourly production employees and managing daily operations.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, equipment operations, quality control, and workplace safety.
• Experience identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, troubleshoot production challenges, and meet deadlines.
• Experience coordinating with warehouse, inventory, shipping, and maintenance teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or inventory management systems.
• Ability to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment and operate production equipment when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and goals are achieved.
• Oversee production processes involving raw material handling, batching, automated filling and packaging, and finished goods.
• Monitor output, equipment performance, and workflow efficiency; minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve performance.
• Coordinate equipment setup, changeovers, and upcoming production runs.
• Develop and maintain SOPs to improve consistency, safety, and efficiency.
• Partner with maintenance to identify issues and minimize disruptions.
• Supervise and develop hourly production and warehouse staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Production operations

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business/Management)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Uzin Utz North America is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Dover, Delaware facility. You will oversee production and warehouse personnel, coordinate daily workflows, monitor quality and output, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred. You will supervise hourly staff, establish performance expectations, and conduct daily briefings to align priorities and targets.