Production Supervisor

States Manufacturing LLC; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing LLC in Dayton, MN seeks a Production Supervisor to provide first-line supervision for manufacturing teams across multiple functional areas. This role drives productivity, quality, and safety, with responsibilities for training, performance reviews, and ensuring adherence to procedures.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, plus experience in a high-precision machining environment and familiarity with CAD/CAM and ERP/PDM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent not required but strong leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in high-precision machining environment is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office and CAD/CAM tools; familiar with ERP/PDM systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple functional areas in manufacturing operations.
• Plan production schedules, labor and resources to meet goals.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean practices.
• Coach and develop Cell Leaders and Shift Leaders.
• Coordinate maintenance and tool/equipment needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Safety & quality

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CAD/CAM

ERP software

PDM software (Vantage/SharePoint)

MS Office

Job description

Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Production Supervisor who provides first-line supervision for employees engaged in multiple functional areas in manufacturing operations. The Production Supervisor will oversee and manage operations goals and objectives that are met or exceeded, including productivity and quality. The Production Supervisor is responsible for training, accuracy, performance evaluations, and reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipline employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues including training and performance of employees.
• Ensures employees have the information, training, tools and equipment to perform duties while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to determine requirements and eliminate any barriers that may affect the quality and delivery of product. Ability to interpret and effectively communicate operating procedures, work instructions, company policies and procedures. Ability for diplomacy and fosters relationships between teams and departments
• Strong organizational and project management skills. Demonstrated experience successfully leading projects resulting in measurable improvements (continual in-process and preventative).
• Daily monitors and reviews workflow to ensure productivity schedules are met.
• Provides direction to Cell Leaders and Shift Leaders.
• Plans production schedules, labor, and resources to meet production requirements.
• Coordinates tooling and supply orders with vendors and purchasing.
• Communicates with management about any productivity and quality issues.
• Responsible for optimizing programs including functionality, techniques, set ups, quality control, programming, tooling, layout, and operations.
• Performs quality assurance/control operator spot checks throughout the shift.
• Responsible for continuing compliance with calibration requirements in assigned areas.
• Responsible for maintaining control of nonconforming products. Notifies proper parties for initial disposition and enter the part(s) as a nonconformance in the ERP/MRP system.
• Troubleshoot advanced machine problems including machine crashing.
• Provide interpretation and guidance to employees including advanced problem-solving techniques.
• Coordinate machine maintenance and repair with maintenance personnel.
• Using computer integrated manufacturing applications to process direct labor utilization reports, run rate data, efficiency reports, priority dispatch reports, part optimization, timecards, and monitor schedules.
• Coaches and performs on the job training to direct reports.
• Attend leadership team meetings.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe environment and maintains 5 \"S\" standards.
• Complies with safety rules including PPE and OSHA standards.
• Coordinates Lean initiatives with management resulting in the elimination of waste including overproduction, defects, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion and over-processing.
• Knowledge of quality at the source techniques, root cause analysis, corrective action, continuous improvement, lean, and six sigma.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in a combined production and leadership role in the high precision machining industry
• Proficient reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension in English language
• Knowledge and working experience with MS Office, (Word, Excel, Power-Point, Project), CAD/CAM. Knowledge of computer integrated manufacturing software including accessing and retrieving information using the computer
• Ability to identify and evaluate complex, ambiguous business problems or technical issues and provide well thought out solutions. Proven problem solver who can build consensus and move the team to improvement
• Ability to quickly grasp the complexities of disparate quality issues and assist staff in solving technical issues to effectively meet customer needs
• Ability to interpret data charts, trends, and goal setting measurements

Preferred

• ISO experience
• Knowledge of ERP software, PDM software (Vantage, SharePoint)
• Six Sigma Green Belt is highly desirable

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• Communication & Collaboration
• Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Safety & Quality Focus
• Technical & Mechanical Aptitude
• Decision-Making & Accountability
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Conflict Resolution & Coaching Skills
• Process Discipline & Attention to Detail