Operations Supervisor(Thursday-Sunday)

Beehive Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Equity in Beehive Industries

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead daily production, post-processing, and shipping activities. You will supervise frontline staff, assign work, monitor safety and quality, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Production Control to meet schedules.

We seek 3–5 years in manufacturing with 1–2 years in supervision, plus experience in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in manufacturing with 1–2 years in supervision.
• Experience in regulated industries (aerospace/defense) preferred.
• Experience coordinating daily production and leading frontline staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production, post-processing, and shipping to meet schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing team members.
• Ensure adherence to processes, quality, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Production Control, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Support LPBF and MBJ additive manufacturing operations per procedures.
• Identify efficiency improvements and reduce waste.
• Maintain production records and communicate shift updates.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of staff.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Safety & quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

ERP familiarity

Education

Associate degree (Manufacturing / Engineering Tech)

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Role Overview

Beehive Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily execution of production, post-processing, and shipping & receiving activities at the Knoxville, Tennessee facility. This role is responsible for supervising frontline manufacturing employees, coordinating daily production priorities, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor partners closely with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing leadership to support operational goals while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do…

• Supervise daily production, post-processing, and shipping & receiving activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operationsAssign work, establish daily priorities, and monitor workflow to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to manufacturing team members while promoting employee engagement and development
• Ensure employees follow established manufacturing processes, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures
• Coordinate with Production Control, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve production issues and maintain workflow
• Monitor production performance, identify operational issues, and elevate concerns when needed to support schedule attainment
• Support additive manufacturing operations, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ), by ensuring work is completed according to established procedures
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate shift performance, priorities, and operational updates to leadership
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of manufacturing employees

You have…

Education

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, or a related technical field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience will be considered

Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with at least 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a production environment
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within aerospace, defense, additive manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Experience coordinating daily production activities and leading frontline manufacturing employees

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and shop floor operations
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate frontline employees while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, and productivity
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices and quality standards
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adjust production activities to meet changing business needs
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing software, and production reporting tools is preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset with exposure to Lean manufacturing principles preferred
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life,and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one.
• We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.
• Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.