Lean Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift (4-day Week)

Nortek; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek is seeking a production supervisor to lead a 15–25 person team in a high‑volume environment. You will coach and develop staff, drive safety, quality, and delivery performance, and apply lean practices on the factory floor.

The role requires strong problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to interpret drawings and specs. You will monitor metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume or mixed-model environment.
• Direct supervisory experience leading production teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15–25 employees, including team leads.
• Oversee daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.
• Maintain strong floor presence (~70%) to support teams and resolve issues.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, flow).
• Lead root cause problem solving and implement sustainable solutions.
• Manage time and attendance for production staff using ERP data.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Coaching

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Effective communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Infor ERP

Job description

Nortek is seeking a production supervisor to lead a 15–25 person team in a high‑volume environment. You will coach and develop staff, drive safety, quality, and delivery performance, and apply lean practices on the factory floor.

The role requires strong problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to interpret drawings and specs. You will monitor metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced setting.