Manufacturing Supervisor - Lean Ops & Quality

Fanatics; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead and optimize our production floor. You will manage a team of production workers, oversee schedules, and uphold quality and safety standards across sub-departments.

You will drive continuous improvement through lean initiatives, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient production flow. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Understanding of quality control procedures.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations.
• Project management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with performance metrics and reporting.
• Technical manufacturing skills.
• Team building and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise a team of production workers from Leads to general labor.
• Assign tasks and monitor the daily activities of the production team.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to employees.
• Ensure sub-department production schedules and targets are met.
• Monitor sub-departments production processes and adjust schedules as needed to meet demand.
• Coordinate with other sub-departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient production.
• Implement and enforce quality control standards and procedures for responsible sub-department.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality specifications for responsible sub-department.
• Identify and resolve production and quality issues within the time frame of job schedule for responsible sub-department.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for responsible sub-department.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and coordinate training sessions for responsible sub-department.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards for responsible sub-department.
• Identify areas for improvement in sub-department production process.
• Implement and execute lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement and execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of sub-department production activities and initiatives, including output, quality, inventory levels, implementations, etc. of responsible sub-department.
• Prepare and submit sub-department operations reports to management.
• Document any incidents, accidents, or quality issues of responsible sub-department.
• Manage the allocation of sub-department use of materials, machinery, and workforce to optimize production efficiency.
• Ensure that all necessary materials and supplies are available for sub-department production.
• Identify training needs and provide ongoing training and development opportunities for sub-department production staff.
• Inform the direct manager of any planned or unplanned leave presented during the work scheduled.
• Maintain open and constant communication about all sub-department matters with the direct manager.
• Oversee routine maintenance and repair of production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule and manage equipment downtime.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve production performance for responsible sub-department.
• Use performance data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives for responsible sub-department.
• Address and resolve conflicts or issues among production staff promptly and effectively.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Safety standards

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Performance metrics

Technical skills

Team building

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering or Related Field

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or Related Field

CPIM Certification

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Six Sigma Certification

Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)

Job description

Fanatics is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead and optimize our production floor. You will manage a team of production workers, oversee schedules, and uphold quality and safety standards across sub-departments.

You will drive continuous improvement through lean initiatives, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient production flow. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.