Production Supervisor

LiftSmart; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

LiftSmart in California is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a 6–8 person production team on day shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time scheduling. You will use manual scheduling and reporting tools and report to the Plant Manager.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, inventory coordination, and resolving operational issues, with language support in English and Spanish to facilitate communication and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling and quality control.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong understanding of safety compliance requirements.
• Experience in inventory management and shipping & receiving.
• Demonstrated team leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a small production team
• Manage production schedules to meet operational targets
• Ensure compliance with quality control and safety standards
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize efficiency
• Oversee inventory management aligned with production needs
• Identify and resolve operational issues for smooth workflow
• Coordinate shipping and receiving related to production
• Communicate effectively with team members and Plant Manager

Skills

Scheduling

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Shipping & receiving

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

English & Spanish

Job description

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities within a manufacturing environment, managing a small team of 6 - 8 employees. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role ensures production quality, safety compliance, and schedule adherence during day shifts. The supervisor utilizes manual scheduling and reporting tools, fostering efficient operations while providing opportunities for advancement into higher management roles. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred to support effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a small production team
• Manage production schedules to meet operational targets
• Ensure compliance with quality control and safety standards
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to optimize efficiency
• Oversee inventory management aligned with production needs
• Identify and resolve operational issues for smooth workflow
• Coordinate shipping and receiving related to production
• Communicate effectively with team members and Plant Manager

Required Qualifications

• Experience in production scheduling and quality control
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Strong understanding of safety compliance requirements
• Experience in inventory management and shipping & receiving
• Demonstrated team leadership and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and time management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing supervision with emphasis in mechanical assembly
• Proficiency in English and Spanish languages preferred.

Company Description

Manufacture material lifting equipment for the construction and equipment rental markets.