Lead Production Supervisor - Manufacturing Team Leader

Walman Optical; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Walman Optical in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, drive safety and quality metrics, and manage teams for optimal performance. The role emphasizes coaching, process improvement, and communication with internal and external partners.

The position requires several years of manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and capability to maintain records while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to solve various types of problems across departments.
• Ability to perform to high levels of competency in lab manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, DVI software).
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to maintain an even workflow.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manage interactions with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate productivity through team and individual metrics.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement processes and coach employees.
• Communicate the company’s value proposition to the team and accounts.
• Schedule vacation hours with consideration of seasonality workloads.
• Maintain production and machine maintenance records.
• Coordinate with offsite vendors for troubleshooting via remote interfaces.
• Coach and train less experienced coworkers; attend supervisory trainings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

DVI software

Job description

Walman Optical in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, drive safety and quality metrics, and manage teams for optimal performance. The role emphasizes coaching, process improvement, and communication with internal and external partners.

The position requires several years of manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and capability to maintain records while ensuring compliance with safety policies.