Manufacturing Supervisor

Jobtailor; Orwell Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead and supervise the plant’s overall production activities, ensuring compliance with global standards and safety protocols. The role focuses on coordinating workers, planning schedules, and maintaining quality while controlling costs.

Candidate must have 10–13 years in manufacturing, a BE in mechanical or electrical engineering, and Lean/Six Sigma certifications. Strong SAP knowledge and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of experience in manufacturing or related industries.
• BE in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• Lean / 6 Sigma certifications.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, SAP, and carbide tool manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the overall production activities of a plant ensuring compliance to global standards.
• Coordinate and supervise production workers to ensure efficient and timely production while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols.
• Monitor daily operations to identify and resolve staffing, scheduling, tooling, EHS, quality and production line issues.
• Supervise functional or operational area that directly supports the execution of tactical objectives.
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet customer demand and production targets.
• Supervise production processes to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Allocate resources including manpower, materials, and equipment to optimize production output.
• Responsible for reducing costs through lean and 6 Sigma programs.
• Responsible for team development, shopfloor discipline and getting timely approvals from management.

Skills

Production Planning

Lean / 6 Sigma

Production Process Knowledge

Effective Communication

SAP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Plans and supervises the overall production activities of a plant ensuring compliance to global standards
• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities of production workers to ensure efficient and timely production while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols
• Monitors daily operations to identify and resolve problem areas relating to staffing, scheduling, tooling, EHS, quality and production line arrangement
• Supervise functional or operational area that directly supports the execution of tactical objectives
• Plan and organize production schedules to meet customer demand and production targets
• Supervise production processes to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications
• Allocate resources effectively, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to optimize production output
• Responsible for reducing costs through lean and 6 Sigma programs
• Responsible for team development, shopfloor workmen discipline and getting timely approvals from management

Requirements

• 10-13 years of experience
• BE in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Lean / 6 Sigma certifications
• In-depth knowledge on production processes, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing
• Effective communication with shopfloor employees and cross functional departments to coordinate production activities
• 5 years of experience in engineering industries is preferred
• Knowledge on carbide tool manufacturing process
• Knowledge on production planning and scheduling
• Knowledge on SAP
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in production planning, scheduling, and process optimization while ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety protocols. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources effectively, and implement Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Planning
• Lean / 6 Sigma Certification
• Production Process Knowledge
• Effective Communication
• SAP Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Production Scheduling
• Quality Standards Compliance
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Machinery and Equipment Knowledge
• Staffing and Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Team Development
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• Lean Certification
• 6 Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Carbide Tool Manufacturing
• EHS Compliance
• Production Activities
• Engineering Industries

Tools & Technologies

• SAP