Production Supervisor

Rain Bird; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Rain Bird seeks a Production Supervisor to foster a performance-driven, continuous-improvement culture in a high-speed automated assembly setting. You will apply lean tools and structured problem-solving to strengthen execution, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires overseeing shift teams, hiring and developing staff, and promoting cross-functional communication across departments in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.
• 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises manufacturing activities in a high-speed automated assembly environment.
• Accountable for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance of the shift.
• Lead hiring, training, cross-training, and performance management of direct employees.
• Supervise, develop, and coach production leaders to meet objectives.
• Builds a team-focused culture integrating employees, temps, inventory and equipment.
• Ensure staff are trained and supported on equipment and cells.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Team building

Education

BS or BA degree

Tools

5S

Lean Tools

TPM

Job description

Manufacturing and Production - Supervision/Management

The Production Supervisor is responsible for fostering a performance-driven and continuous-improvement environment for production operations. This role is accountable for creating a disciplined, performance-driven culture while applying lean tools and structured problem-solving to strengthen operational execution.

Available to work flexible schedules, including both day weekend and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervises manufacturing activities in a high-Speed automated assembly environment. Manages all productivity and quality-related issues within the manufacturing team
• Accountable for the safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance of the manufacturing team in the shift
• Lead the hiring, training, cross-training, and performance management of direct employees .
• Supervise, develop, and coach production leaders to ensure they contribute effectively to operational objectives.
• Builds a team focused culture that integrates core employees, temps, inventory, and equipment to achieve production, quality and safety goals
• Ensures that the manufacturing equipment and work cells are staffed with people who are properly trained and supported
• Drive efficiency through the application of lean tools, TPM methodology, structured problem solving, and process standardization Ensures safety regulations, regulatory controls, policies, and procedures are followed
• Promote and use techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma and Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)
• Position requires an individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking and has a "can-do" attitude.
• Manage attendance, payroll, formal problem solving, and disciplinary process for employees in accordance with the Rain Bird personnel policies manual
• Promotes team building and ensures production teams are functional
• Ensures accurate and efficient communication between all departments and production personnel
• Requires an individual with flexibility to work and rotate between day shift and night shift based on business needs in a 24/7 operation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or BA degree
• 3 years of experience in supervisory or other leadership roles within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with 5S and Lean Tools
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• History of increasing responsibilities with proven track record of achieving good results
• Excellent team builder and team player

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification

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Rain Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer