Production Supervisor

Acme Cryogenics, Inc.; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production activities in a safe and efficient manner. You will translate the production plan into execution, supervise staff, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet customer commitments.

The role emphasizes developing workforce capability, managing labor and overtime, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity within a welding-focused fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience leading production teams in a schedule-driven manufacturing environment with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, and quality requirements; AWS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
• Execute the daily and weekly production schedule and maintain accountability for schedule attainment; recover when commitments are missed.
• Plan and allocate labor based on requirements, constraints, and priorities; manage staffing and overtime within guidelines.
• Lead daily production and tier meetings; review performance and escalate issues.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, first-pass yield, and waste.
• Identify constraints, material shortages, equipment issues, quality concerns; coordinate with support functions for resolution.
• Ensure workers follow standard work, drawings, instructions, welding procedures, and safety rules.
• Conduct skills assessments and maintain training records; develop cross-training plans.
• Coach employees and manage performance, attendance, and development per policy.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through 5S, Kaizen, and flow improvements.
• Ensure welding equipment and measurement tools are maintained and calibrated.
• Maintain records of production, labor, training, certification, and quality data.
• Promote proactive safety culture and succession planning.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school/Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP

MES

Shop Floor Plus

ATM

Job description

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank‑monitoring systems; automated storage‑terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum‑jacketed piping and gas‑handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV). OPW Clean Energy Solutions (CES): As the adoption of alternative fuels surges, OPW is committed to shaping the future of the clean energy industry and strategically expanding into innovative realms. This vision has culminated in the establishment of the OPW Clean Energy Solutions Business Unit. At its core lies the industry‑leading enterprises, Acme Cryogenics, RegO Products, RegO Products subsidiary, Superior Products, Demaco, and SPS Cryogenics, all renowned for pioneering solutions in clean energy and the safe handling, transport, and storage of cryogenic liquids and gases. Join us in our journey towards a safer, cleaner tomorrow. To learn more about OPW Clean Energy Solutions, please visit our website: OPW Clean Energy Solutions

SCOPE

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient execution of daily production activities within assigned manufacturing areas. This position provides direct leadership to production employees and is accountable for achieving established Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives, including production schedule attainment, labor productivity, quality performance, and workforce capability. The Production Supervisor translates the production plan into daily execution, identifies and escalates constraints, drives corrective actions when performance deviates from plan, and partners with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to achieve customer commitments. The supervisor develops employee capability through training, coaching, cross‑training, qualification, and performance management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily production activities to achieve established safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
• Execute the daily and weekly production schedule and maintain clear accountability for schedule attainment, including development and execution of recovery actions when commitments are missed.
• Plan and allocate labor based on production requirements, employee qualifications, constraints, and priorities; manage staffing and overtime within established guidelines.
• Lead daily production and tier meetings, review performance against key metrics, assign actions, and ensure timely escalation of issues.
• Monitor and improve key operating measures including safety performance, schedule attainment, labor efficiency/productivity, first‑pass yield, rework/scrap, backlog, and other assigned KPIs.
• Identify production constraints, material shortages, equipment issues, quality concerns, and other barriers to execution; coordinate with appropriate support functions to drive timely resolution.
• Ensure employees follow approved standard work, work instructions, fabrication drawings, specifications, welding procedures, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Conduct skills assessments and maintain training, qualifications, certification, and skills‑matrix records; develop cross‑training plans to improve workforce flexibility.
• Coach employees and manage performance, attendance, conduct, development, and accountability in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve manufacturing and welding‑related issues, perform structured root‑cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through standard work, 5S, visual management, waste elimination, problem solving, flow improvement, and Kaizen activities.
• Ensure welding equipment, tooling, fixtures, and measurement equipment are properly used, maintained, calibrated, and available to support production requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely production, labor, training, certification, quality, and other required manufacturing records and system transactions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through hazard identification, employee engagement, incident investigation, corrective action, and consistent enforcement of safe work practices.
• Develop workforce capability and succession through coaching, cross‑training, qualification, certification, and identification of future team leaders.

Other duties may be assigned.

Education/Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; technical school, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a fabrication or welding environment, including 2+ years of direct supervisory or production leadership experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of applicable welding processes, fabrication methods, manufacturing drawings, and quality requirements. Experience leading production teams in a schedule‑driven manufacturing environment with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance. AWS (American Welding Society) certification or equivalent professional credential preferred but not required unless specifically needed for assigned technical responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate employees across multiple skill levels.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and production documentation.
Strong leadership, communication, conflict‑resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to use production data and KPIs to identify performance gaps, establish priorities, and drive corrective action.
Working knowledge of structured problem‑solving methods such as 5 Why, Pareto analysis, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including standard work, 5S, visual management, waste elimination, flow, and Kaizen.
Ability to work effectively across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and other support functions.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, respectful, accountable, and efficient work environment.
Experience with ATM, Shop Floor Plus, ERP/MRP, MES, or comparable manufacturing systems is a plus.

Key Performance Expectations

• Safety: Consistent adherence to safe work practices, timely closure of safety actions, and active employee engagement in hazard identification.
• Quality: Achievement of established quality targets with focus on first‑pass yield, defect prevention, and reduction of rework and scrap.
• Delivery: Daily and weekly production schedule attainment with timely escalation and recovery planning for misses.
• Cost/Productivity: Effective labor utilization, overtime control, productivity improvement, and reduction of non-value‑added activity.
• People: Accurate skills and qualification records, effective cross‑training, timely performance feedback, and development of workforce capability.
• Continuous Improvement: Active ownership of problem solving and measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and process stability.

Leadership Expectations

The Production Supervisor is expected to lead from the floor, maintain visible ownership of daily execution, set clear expectations, address performance gaps promptly, and create an environment in which employees understand the production plan, their individual responsibilities, and how their work contributes to customer commitments.

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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.