Production Supervisor

Xaloy; Austintown Township, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xaloy in Austintown Township, OH, seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment and supervise machinists, welders, and operators. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery while fostering continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with machining experience and strong employee-management skills, committed to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams of 15+ employees.
• Minimum 3 years of machining experience, preferably CNC.
• Working knowledge of CNC processes, mill/turn equipment, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using ERP and timekeeping systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Manage and develop machinists, welders, and operators through coaching and performance management.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring EH&S compliance.
• Monitor production schedules, staffing levels, attendance, and workflow for efficiency.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Shipping to resolve production issues.
• Support quality initiatives, nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Drive accountability and maintain compliance with policies and work instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
• Manage production tooling, equipment utilization, and related resources.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP systems

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Tools

CNC machining processes

Mill/turn equipment

CAM software

Job description

Description

Production Supervisor

Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: On-Site Manufacturing Facility
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, made-to-order production environment. This role is responsible for supervising machinists, welders, and operators while driving safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with machining experience, strong employee management skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Manage and develop machinists, welders, and operators through coaching, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Monitor production schedules, staffing levels, attendance, and workflow to maximize efficiency and meet customer commitments.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Shipping, and other departments to resolve production issues and improve performance.
• Support quality initiatives, nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive accountability and maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Manage production tooling, equipment utilization, and related resources.

What We’re Looking For

• A leader who promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Strong decision‑making and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to employee development and operational excellence.

Requirements

Required

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience leading teams of 15 or more employees.
• Minimum 3 years of machining experience, preferably in a CNC machining environment.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining processes, mill/turn equipment, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using ERP and timekeeping systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of CNC programming and CAM software.

Work Experience Required:

• 5 years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a made‑to‑order manufacturing environment (with degree) or 10 years of experience (without degree), directly managing at least 15 employees.
• 3 years of experience in a machining environment

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular walking throughout a manufacturing facility, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, and the ability to work in both office and production environments.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by the position. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees holding this position may be required to perform responsibilities outside of those listed from time-to-time based on business circumstances.