Production Supervisor

DSJ Global; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an engineer to lead a frontline production team in a 24/7 manufacturing setting, applying engineering principles to troubleshoot, improve quality, and develop operator technical capabilities. This is an early-career role designed to build manufacturing and leadership experience while advancing toward broader operational leadership.

You will coach a team of about 10, coordinate with Maintenance and Quality, uphold process discipline, and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (must-have).
• Interest in frontline leadership within a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (DuPont schedule).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a frontline production team through coaching, mentorship, cross-training, and performance management.
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving tools and root cause analysis to improve quality, reliability, yield, and operational performance.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities for a team of approximately 10 employees in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Reinforce process discipline and standard work while monitoring operations and addressing process variation.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive equipment reliability and process improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, hazard recognition, safe work practices, and incident response.
• Communicate priorities, expectations, and operational updates effectively across shift transitions.

Skills

Frontline leadership interest

Rotating 12-hour shift schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

This role is designed for engineers who want to build strong manufacturing and leadership experience early in their careers by working directly in a 24/7 production environment before advancing into broader technical or operational leadership positions.

You will lead a frontline production team while remaining closely connected to the manufacturing process-applying engineering principles to troubleshoot issues, improve process stability and quality, and develop operators' technical capabilities. If you enjoy solving real-world manufacturing challenges, leading people, and building a long-term career in operations leadership, this could be an excellent opportunity.

The Team

Our supervisors operate with a collaborative, team-first mindset-developing employees, partnering across departments, and creating clarity around expectations and standard work. The team values open communication, continuous feedback, and a culture that encourages challenge, growth, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a frontline production team through coaching, mentorship, cross-training, and performance management.
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving tools and root cause analysis to improve quality, reliability, yield, and operational performance.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities for a team of approximately 10 employees in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Reinforce process discipline and standard work while monitoring operations and addressing process variation.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive equipment reliability and process improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, hazard recognition, safe work practices, and incident response.
• Communicate priorities, expectations, and operational updates effectively across shift transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Interest in frontline leadership within a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (DuPont schedule).

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in a high-volume or 24/7 production environment through internships, co-ops, technician roles, operator leadership positions, or full-time employment.
• Previous leadership experience managing teams, projects, training initiatives, or continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, standard work, or error-proofing techniques.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to operators and technicians.