Production Supervisor

Aegis Worldwide; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 12-hour shift, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role involves planning work, assigning tasks, training new staff, and driving continuous improvement in production processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, managing downtime, enforcing policies, and coordinating with maintenance, quality, planning, and warehouse teams to achieve smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels.
• Proficient in office software and standard manufacturing tools.
• Ability to solve practical problems in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production team members on a 12-hour shift.
• Plan work and assign tasks to operators for the shift.
• Train and onboard new employees.
• Monitor quality, productivity, and scrap rates.
• Manage downtime and coordinate repairs.
• Enforce safety policies and housekeeping standards.
• Review timecards and PTO for payroll.
• Provide leadership and set example for safety and efficiency.
• Inspect products for conformance to specs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Production planning

Quality inspection

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (A.A.)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and coordination of production team members during a 12-hour shift, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. This role requires effective leadership, adherence to company policies, and continuous improvement in production processes.

Organizational Relationship:

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and supervises production team members on assigned shift. It works closely with maintenance, quality, planning, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Plan work for the shift operation and assign work to production operators.
• Assist in the selection and hiring process for new employees.
• Train and onboard new employees.
• Monitor quality, productivity, and scrap rates.
• Manage machine downtime and coordinate repairs.
• Administer company policies and procedures.
• Review of timecards and PTO for payroll, for given shift.
• Provide leadership and set an example regarding safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, settle disputes, and assist workers in problem-solving.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency.
• Communicate directly and honestly with employees.
• Maintain floor cleanliness standards.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a college or university; and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Skills, Abilities, Etc:Excellent ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Excellent ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates.
• Excellent ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC skills.
• Above-average problem-solving skills to resolve disputes.
• Above-average ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and maintain constant mobility.
• Ability to move within and between departments.
• Working Conditions:Fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Frequent use of computer and office equipment.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 25 lbs and prolonged standing or walking.