Lead Production Supervisor - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Safe Fleet; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities. You will lead a team of production operators, monitor workflow and machine utilization, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and SOP standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent problem-solving, and the ability to respond quickly to production issues. A background in Lean/Six Sigma and experience with KPIs is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–7+ years in manufacturing/production
• Requires 2+ years supervisory or team lead experience
• Lean Kaizen 5S or Six Sigma is a plus
• Experience with production KPIs (OEE, throughput, downtime) preferred
• Ability to read schedules, technical docs, and SOPs
• Strong leadership and communication in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production operators
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and machine utilization to optimize productivity
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations with corrective actions
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and logistics for smooth operations
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify improvements
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives
• Ensure product quality through SOPs and QC processes
• Train new employees and provide performance feedback
• Manage shifts, attendance, and labor allocation
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate critical problems
• Maintain production records and documentation
• Support inventory control and material flow
• Drive cost reduction while maintaining excellence
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Production supervision

Lean manufacturing

OEE and KPIs

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Communication

Shift planning

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

ERP / MES systems

Job description

Ranger is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities. You will lead a team of production operators, monitor workflow and machine utilization, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and SOP standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent problem-solving, and the ability to respond quickly to production issues. A background in Lean/Six Sigma and experience with KPIs is highly valued.