Manufacturing Supervisor & Process Improvement Lead

Chart, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart, Inc. in Theodore, AL is seeking an experienced production supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities, align schedules with the Master Scheduler, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

You will train staff, review performance, and drive continuous improvement across 5S and lean initiatives. The role requires at least five years in manufacturing, ability to read blueprints and perform basic math, and a teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in related area.
• Proven problem solving and navigating through ambiguity.
• Team player mentality and collaborative mindset.
• Understand and use basic blueprints.
• Understand and use basic math.

Responsibilities

• Utilize employee resources and equipment to achieve production plans and schedules.
• Train, inform, and onboard employees to procedures, processes and safety standards.
• Complete 45-day, 90-day, and annual employee reviews accurately and timely.
• Maintain production, attendance, right-to-know and training records.
• Partner with other departments to coordinate materials, parts and staffing.
• Direct employee issues to appropriate authorities and resolve.
• Evaluate workflow and procedures to minimize costs and improve efficiency.
• Manage employee performance and attendance with real-time feedback.
• Communicate progress in weekly supervisory meetings and to the Master Scheduler.
• Update manufacturing manager on progress of production plans and schedules.
• Administer work rules and safety policies; ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure drawings, BOMs and related information are current and accurate.
• Document discrepancies and submit issues to engineering; utilize QA resources as needed.
• Identify shortages and communicate weekly shortfalls to purchasing.
• Seek improvements for all 5S and lean manufacturing objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Team player

Blueprint reading

Mathematics basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chart, Inc. in Theodore, AL is seeking an experienced production supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities, align schedules with the Master Scheduler, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

You will train staff, review performance, and drive continuous improvement across 5S and lean initiatives. The role requires at least five years in manufacturing, ability to read blueprints and perform basic math, and a teamwork mindset.