Production Floor Supervisor

Swagelok Northern California; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Plan & Company Matching

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

Swagelok Northern California is seeking a Production Floor Supervisor to lead site production activities, focusing on safety, cost, quality, and on‑time delivery. You will report to the Operations Manager and guide associates to meet production schedules and standards.

This on‑site role requires Lean management, staffing planning, daily huddles, and cross‑functional collaboration. Overtime and occasional shift variations may be required to support business needs.

Qualifications

• 1 year supervisory or leadership experience
• 3 years hands‑on experience in a mechanical or hose assembly position
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, MRP systems, report generation)

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean Daily Management System cadence to achieve operational excellence
• Establish metrics and goals visible to the production team
• Execute production tasks based on daily, weekly, and monthly metrics
• Oversee production workload schedule and assign work accordingly
• Develop and execute staffing and scheduling plans (daily/weekly/monthly) using CAP and Load data
• Supervise daily escalation and problem solving with support resources
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration for operational effectiveness, quality, and continuous improvement
• Address and resolve associate needs related to Assembly Services
• Develop plans to address skill gaps within the workforce
• Conduct daily Assembly Services Production group huddles
• Align activities to company vision and goals
• Collaborate with all relevant departments to ensure quality and innovation
• Drive culture of Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Adhere to Quality plan and standard work discipline
• Ensure processes are updated to meet SQS-D quality requirements
• Engage associates in waste reduction and Kaizen events
• Ensure equipment maintenance records are kept
• Interview, hire, onboard, and train new associates
• Lead, coach, and mentor associates for growth
• Maintain professional relationships through communication and trust
• Translate goals to associates to enable alignment
• Resolve conflicts using appropriate channels
• Oversee daily department operations and ensure alignment with financial and procurement processes
• Conduct regular performance conversations and provide feedback
• Support training and development opportunities
• Maintain fair application of policies
• Document performance concerns and escalate when needed
• Manage associate administration including payroll coordination and safety practices

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork and Collaboration

Relationship Building

Accountability

Organization

Flexibility

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Production Floor Supervisor

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swagelok Northern California

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Compensation: $45.52 - $57.67 / hour

Description

The Production Floor Supervisor provides leadership and direction for site production activities to achieve safety, cost, quality, and delivery goals. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role oversees available resources and leads associates to execute all departmental tasks efficiently and cost-effectively while ensuring products meet quality standards and production schedules.

The Production Floor Supervisor ensures proper use of Swagelok personnel systems and adherence to regulatory requirements related to Assembly Services operations. This role also supports the company’s Strategic Plan, as well as its mission, vision, and values.

This position follows an on-site work schedule, with regular on-site attendance required Monday through Friday. Based on business and operational needs, the position may require overtime, schedule adjustments, or occasional shift variations.

Key Responsibilities

Production Responsibilities:

• Drive Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) cadence to achieve operational excellence
• Establish metrics and goals that are visible to and understood by the production team
• Execute production tasks based on daily, weekly, and monthly metrics
• Oversee production workload schedule and assign work accordingly
• Develop and execute staffing and scheduling plans on a regular cadence (daily/weekly/monthly) utilizing CAP and Load data
• Supervise daily escalation and problem solving, including support resources
• Drive team alignment between operations and all support functions, clearly defining expectations and holding all associates equally accountable to quality standards, production procedures, company policies and department goals
• Address and resolve associate needs and questions as they relate to Assembly Services
• Develop plans to address skill gaps within the workforce
• Conduct daily Assembly Services Production group huddles
• Align activities to company vision, mission, values, strategies and goals
• Collaboration Accountability: Proactively engage in cross-functional collaboration with all relevant departments to ensure operational effectiveness, quality, continuous improvement, and innovation

Quality & Continuous Improvement Responsibilities:

• Drive culture of Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Adhere to Quality plan and Standard work discipline
• In conjunction with the Quality team, ensure processes and procedures are updated and followed as it relates to Assembly Services SQS-D quality requirements
• Engage all associates in waste reduction education and activities
• Participate in Kaizen events to drive operational improvements, engaging associates and entire boundary team
• Ensure equipment maintenance functions are performed and records are maintained

Supervisory Responsibilities: Staffing & Team Leadership

• Interview, hire, onboard, and train new associates
• Lead, coach, and mentor associates to build technical capability, professional growth, and career development
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with associates through consistent communication, trust, and responsiveness, recognizing that the manager-associate relationship is the foundation of team engagement and performance
• Maintain consistent leadership practices and fair application of company policies and procedures
• Translate company goals, expectations, and communications so associates clearly understand and align with them
• Resolve conflicts and associate concerns using appropriate communication and escalation channels

Department Operations

• Oversee the efficient and effective daily operations of the department
• Ensure alignment between financial management, procurement, inventory control, and operational execution

Performance Management

• Conduct regular performance conversations with associates, including review of department goals, key metrics, and individualized training plans aligned with position requirements
• Promote associate development by supporting technical, interpersonal, and educational growth through formal training, on-the-job learning, rotational assignments, and continuous development opportunities
• Establish performance expectations and monitor associate performance through regular feedback, coaching, and documented performance conversations
• Escalate performance concerns to the next-level supervisor and HR when improvement is not occurring within required timelines
• Maintain clear written documentation of performance and behavioral concerns to ensure fair and transparent supervision

Associate Administration

• Administer associate operations, including workstation readiness, payroll coordination, vacation planning, training compliance, safety practices, and operational process control

Skills, Competencies, Education & Work Experience

Skills & Competencies

• Effective Communication. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with associates from diverse backgrounds, at all levels of management and functional areas, and with a variety of customers
• Teamwork and Collaboration. Makes decisions in conjunction with other relevant associates and departments, in the spirit of dialogue.
• Relationship Building. Actions are based on mutual trust and caring.
• Accountability. Can hold self and other associates to high standards of integrity, conduct, and performance.
• Organization. Incorporates methods to monitor and track work in a way that reduces clutter and confusion.
• Flexibility. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Problem-Solving. Ability to identify process deficiencies and develop appropriate solutions using analysis and critical thinking.

Education & Work Experience

• Required:
  • 1 year supervisory or leadership experience
  • 3 years hands‑on experience in a mechanical or hose assembly position
  • Intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, MRP systems, report generation)
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
  • 2 years supervisory or leadership experience
  • Manufacturing experience (CNC, Conventional & Auxiliary equipment), or similar business experience
  • Previous formal leadership roles or experiences

Benefits

• 100% covered employee Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Up to 80% dependent coverage for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan & Company Matching up to 4%
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $50/month
• Professional Coaching