Production Supervisor

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Livingston, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee 2nd shift operations at a manufacturing facility, ensuring schedules are met and production runs smoothly while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to optimize workflow.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Experience with production scheduling and workflow management.
• Proven problem-solving ability and decision-making under pressure.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and lead 2nd shift team members.
• Ensure production schedules and performance goals are achieved.
• Monitor workflow and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leadership, and other departments.
• Identify and resolve production challenges in a timely manner.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support quality assurance processes and ensure product standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Supervisor – 1st/2nd Shift

Location: Cookeville/Livingston, TN Schedule: 1st/2nd Shift | Full-Time Pay: Competitive; Based on Experience

Position Overview:

We are seeking a driven and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee 2nd shift operations at a manufacturing facility in Livingston, TN. This role is responsible for leading production personnel, ensuring schedules are met, and maintaining efficient, safe, and high-quality operations. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can manage workflow, support team performance, and resolve issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily production activities and lead 2nd shift team members
• Ensure production schedules and performance goals are achieved
• Monitor workflow and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
• Communicate effectively with team members, leadership, and other departments
• Identify and resolve production challenges in a timely manner
• Enforce safety standards and maintain a safe work environment
• Support quality assurance processes and ensure product standards are met

Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Experience with production scheduling and workflow management
• Proven problem-solving ability and decision-making under pressure
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and quality standards

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays