Lead Production Supervisor & Trainer

Dotson; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotson is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee workers operating production machinery, ensure quality, and coordinate workflow in the Tennessee facility. The role emphasizes training, documentation, and adherence to 5S and safety standards.

Candidates typically bring a technical school or skilled trades accreditation and 5+ years of experience, with the ability to lead and mentor a team, manage schedules, and maintain inventory to meet demand.

Qualifications

• Lead and direct the work of other employees.
• Typically have authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance or disciplinary actions.
• Requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 5+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures and practices.
• May provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to a subordinate group.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers that operate production machinery, assemble items, perform quality control or package goods for shipment.
• Notify maintenance or engineering departments when equipment requires maintenance or repair.
• Monitor output of assigned area(s) against established schedules or quality goals.
• Coordinate the flow of work through the department and ensure that department has sufficient levels of inventory to meet demand and is staffed appropriately.
• Provide training and guidance to new employees.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Project Management

Planning

Education

Technical/Trade Certification

Job description

Dotson is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee workers operating production machinery, ensure quality, and coordinate workflow in the Tennessee facility. The role emphasizes training, documentation, and adherence to 5S and safety standards.

Candidates typically bring a technical school or skilled trades accreditation and 5+ years of experience, with the ability to lead and mentor a team, manage schedules, and maintain inventory to meet demand.