Lead Production Supervisor: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with up to 6% companyMatch

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Job summary

Progress Rail in Cleveland, OH is seeking a production supervisor to oversee day-to-day shop operations and movement of product. You will supervise a team of production workers, ensure safety, efficiency, and quality while meeting demand schedules.

Responsibilities include setting up production schedules, assigning daily work, verifying tool and material readiness, and coaching staff to achieve Quality, Safety, Velocity, and Cost goals. Knowledge of HR policies aids personnel decisions.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years as a lead in a machine tool environment.
• Supervisory or management experience in warehousing/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safe work environment practices and HR policy application.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily production and ensures safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Sets up production schedules and assigns daily work.
• Verifies materials and tools availability.
• Enforces procedures with line leads to meet demand.
• Coaches team to meet metrics (Quality, Safety, Velocity, Cost).
• Maintains employee safety certifications and performance records.
• Compiles weekly Open Orders reports.

Skills

Lead in machine tools

Team supervision

HR policy knowledge

Education

Some college/associate degree

Job description

Progress Rail in Cleveland, OH is seeking a production supervisor to oversee day-to-day shop operations and movement of product. You will supervise a team of production workers, ensure safety, efficiency, and quality while meeting demand schedules.

Responsibilities include setting up production schedules, assigning daily work, verifying tool and material readiness, and coaching staff to achieve Quality, Safety, Velocity, and Cost goals. Knowledge of HR policies aids personnel decisions.