Production Supervisor

Summit Federal Services, LLC; Accident (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Federal Services, LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations on an assigned shift, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will manage production staff, coordinate priorities, partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and HR, and champion Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve flow across the line. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with responsibility for attendance and shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing or operations with full site responsibility.
• Profit and loss ownership with cost-control acumen.
• Able to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with production scheduling, workforce planning, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Plan daily work assignments, staffing, and production priorities.
• Monitor performance and address issues affecting output, quality, or schedule.
• Ensure adherence to policies, safety requirements, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and production staff.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR to resolve issues.
• Pursue productivity improvements, reduce waste, and optimize flow.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety and quality.
• Track KPIs and report shift results and priorities to management.
• Manage attendance, performance, and employee relations per policy.
• Ensure accurate production documentation and shift handoffs.
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Escalate significant issues to leadership.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-site collaboration.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production Oversight

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Our Client is looking to fill a Production Supervisor to provide leadership and accountability for daily production activities on an assigned shift. This role leads production employees, ensures safe and efficient operations, meets quality and delivery requirements, and drives consistent execution and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and supervise production team to achieve daily safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

• Plan and coordinate daily work assignments, staffing, and production priorities.

• Monitor production performance and address issues that impact output, quality, or schedule.

• Ensure teammates follow company policies, safety requirements, work instructions, and quality standards.

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and production team through coaching, feedback, and accountability.

• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR to resolve operational issues.

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and improve production flow.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety, quality, and production issues.

• Monitor key performance indicators and communicate shift results, issues, and priorities to management.

• Manage attendance, performance, and employee relations matters in accordance with company policies.

• Ensure accurate production documentation, reporting, and shift handoffs.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Escalate significant safety, quality, staffing, equipment, or production issues to appropriate leadership.

• Support special projects and operational initiatives.

• Participate in corporate initiatives and cross-site collaboration.

Schedule:

The standard schedule consists of two shifts: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, and Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. Schedule flexibility is required based on production needs.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience leading manufacturing or operations with full site or business responsibility

• Proven profit and loss ownership with strong financial and cost-control acumen

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience a plus

• Must be a U.S citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.

• 3–5 years of progressive manufacturing experience, with prior experience leading production teams.

• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience with production scheduling, workforce planning, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Experience using Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving tools preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.

• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, reach, and navigate production areas.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.

Working Conditions

• Onsite position with office environment and heavy exposure to manufacturing areas.

• Flexibility to adapt to peak workloads and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The pay range for this role is:

60,000 - 85,000 USD per year Accident MD

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.