Lead Production Supervisor: Lean, Safety, Quality

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Technologies in Ponca City, Oklahoma is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead floor‑level operations across multiple lines and shifts. You will translate production goals into clear expectations, drive safety, quality, and on‑time delivery, and coach a team of hourly workers using Lean principles and standard work.

As a frontline leader, you will own daily production plans, optimize staffing, monitor KPIs, and partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Inventory, and

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 1–2 years in a Lead, Trainer, or Supervisory role.
• Experience leading production teams in a fabrication, welding, assembly, or engineered‑to‑order manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and standard work.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions at the line or cell level.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for shop floor transactions; MACPAC/AS400 experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety practices and general ISO quality system awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hourly production employees across multiple lines or work cells.
• Own daily execution of production plans, staffing alignment, and shift readiness activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies; conduct safety talks, reinforce safe work practices, and lead immediate response to safety concerns or near‑miss events.
• Drive quality at the source by shifting ownership to operators, ensuring standard work compliance and proactive quality assurance within the cell.
• Monitor and manage shift performance using KPIs such as production output, scrap, First Pass Yield, attendance, downtime, and takt adherence.
• Execute real‑time problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for production, quality, or equipment issues.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Inventory, and Shipping to support OTIF performance.
• Ensure accurate floor‑level transactions in the ERP/MRP system, including labor reporting, production confirmations, and inventory movements.
• Coach, train, and develop employees through performance feedback, accountability, cross‑training, and standardized work.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, flow balancing, and waste elimination.
• Conduct effective shift handoffs and communication to ensure continuity between shifts.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Standard work

Root cause analysis

ERP/MRP

OSHA safety

ISO quality

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MACPAC/AS400

Job description

Air Distribution Technologies in Ponca City, Oklahoma is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead floor‑level operations across multiple lines and shifts. You will translate production goals into clear expectations, drive safety, quality, and on‑time delivery, and coach a team of hourly workers using Lean principles and standard work.

As a frontline leader, you will own daily production plans, optimize staffing, monitor KPIs, and partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Inventory, and