Manufacturing Supervisor

Itape; Danville (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production, coordinate shift activities, and ensure safe operation of equipment on rotating 12‑hour shifts. This exempt role reports to the Operations Manager and focuses on meeting production and quality goals.

The ideal candidate brings a engineering- or related-field degree, at least two years of manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership experience preferred (Team Lead or supervisor).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Ability to supervise a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and direct daily production operations to meet shift goals.
• Coordinate information flow on product movement and workforce needs.
• Coach and motivate employees to achieve safety and quality objectives.
• Lead hourly employees via the certification system.
• Participate in hiring hourly staff.
• Assess performance and manage promotions/transfers.
• Drive cost reductions and process improvements.
• Oversee safety, housekeeping, and compliance with rules.
• Handle payroll hours approvals and production reporting.
• Support training, site projects, and safety programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Motivator

Lean Six Sigma

Supervise fast pace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

Title: Manufacturing Supervisor (Rotating 12hr Shifts)

Department: Operations

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Exempt Salaried

Position Purpose: Accomplishes manufacturing objectives by supervising, organizing and coordinating production efforts. Ensure the safe operation of equipment and processes to ensure the safety of employees.

Principle Accountabilities

• Plans, supervises, and directs daily production operations with an ability to anticipate and alleviate production problems, such as material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and employee-related situations, to minimize loss of work hours and achieve production and quality goals for the shift.
• Utilizes skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives. Exchanges timely information with other supervisors, internal and external to the designated department, on product flow, and workforce needs.
• Coaches, instructs, trains, orients, and motivates employees to achieve production and quality objectives in a safe and effective manner. Initiates and manages departmental teams to achieve desired goals.
• Primarily responsible for coaching and developing hourly employees utilizing the hourly certification system for production departments.
• Participates in the selection and interview processes to fill hourly employee positions.
• Appraises employee performance, including recommending promotions, transfers, and work assignments.
• Initiates efforts to introduce cost reductions, work simplifications, and continuous improvements in methods or equipment.
• Supervises and leads departmental safety and housekeeping practices and maintains a constant alert for hazardous conditions, including responding to emergency situations on an as-needed basis.
• Educates employees and enforces company rules and regulations, including but not limited to, safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures, production, and quality expectations. Assists Human Resources in disciplinary procedures where necessary.
• Leads and participates in company-sponsored activities such as training, site projects, and safety programs.
• Primarily responsible for production-related administrative tasks such as payroll hours approval, reporting, and associated tasks.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
• At least 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership experience in a role such as Team Lead or supervisor strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional motivator, skilled in leading teams and conflict resolution skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt strongly preferred
• Ability to supervise fast-paced industrial environment
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP software, required