Production Supervisor

Doherty; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Jury Duty Leave

Funeral Leave

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Production Supervisor for a leading foundry in Cold Spring, MN. You will lead sand molding and pouring operations, drive safety, quality initiatives, and support continuous improvement across the production floor.

You will supervise teams, coach staff, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure production KPIs are met while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment. This role requires hands-on leadership in a manufacturing setting on day shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; bachelor’s preferred.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably foundry.
• Strong knowledge of lean, 5S, TPM and quality systems.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work 70% in production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead molding, pouring, and foundry operations
• Identify and address safety concerns; promote safe environment
• Monitor production performance, quality metrics, and productivity goals
• Conduct performance evaluations and coach employees
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, TPM, quality, cost, delivery)
• Manage inventory, receive materials, and coordinate parts
• Support daily production meetings, audits, and maintenance activities

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Lean manufacturing

5S

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Cold Spring, MN

Compensation: $76,000-$96,000 annually – paid weekly

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday-Friday

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-time

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Production Supervisor for a leading foundry manufacturing company in Cold Spring, MN. In this role, you'll lead sand molding and pouring operations, drive safety and quality initiatives, and support continuous improvement efforts across the production floor. If you enjoy leading teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment and are passionate about operational excellence, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do as a Production Supervisor

• Lead and direct employees in molding, pouring, and related foundry operations
• Identify, address, and eliminate workplace safety concerns while promoting a safe work environment
• Monitor production performance, quality metrics, and productivity goals to ensure operational success
• Conduct performance evaluations, coach employees, and support ongoing training and development
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, TPM, quality, cost, and delivery programs
• Manage inventory, receive material shipments, and coordinate parts and supply ordering
• Support daily production meetings, department audits, and major maintenance activities within the department

What You Need to Bring to the Production Supervisor Role

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent foundry education and experience
• 3-5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a foundry environment
• Strong understanding of foundry operations, safety regulations, and production processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven leadership abilities
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality systems, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement practices
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to analyze production, quality, and cost metrics
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work approximately 70% of the time in a production environment
• Forklift operation experience and ability to use electric and pneumatic hand tools preferred

Benefits Offered by the Company

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing (ROA)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Jury Duty and Funeral Leave Benefits