Production Supervisor

Encadria Staffing Solutions LLC; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass is seeking a Production Supervisor with an engineering background at our float glass facility in DeWitt, Iowa. The ideal candidate will lead a frontline team, utilizing engineering fundamentals to improve manufacturing processes while developing leadership capabilities. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field and be interested in hands-on leadership. The position requires the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

This role emphasizes safety, lean manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient operations and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field required.
• Interest in hands-on leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (DuPont schedule).

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team through coaching and skill development.
• Use structured problem solving to improve processes.
• Manage day to day production execution for a crew.
• Support operators to maintain control of processes.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Lead visible safety initiatives and respond to hazards.
• Communicate priorities across shifts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Engineering fundamentals

Problem-solving abilities

Coaching and developing others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Your Job

Guardian Glass is looking for a hands‑on, engineering minded leader to step into a Production Supervisor (Engineering background) role at our float glass facility in DeWitt, Iowa. This role is designed for engineers who want to build deep manufacturing credibility and people leadership capability early in their careers by working directly in 24/7 operations before moving into broader technical or manufacturing leadership roles. You will lead a frontline crew while staying close to the process—using engineering fundamentals to troubleshoot issues, improve stability and quality, and coach operators on technical understanding and standard work. If you enjoy solving real manufacturing problems, developing people, and are looking to build the foundation for a long term career in manufacturing leadership, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Team

Our supervisors operate with a one team on the field mindset—developing direct reports, partnering cross‑functionally and creating clarity around expectations and standard work. This unified and dynamic team encourages challenge, open and honest communication, and consistent leadership support and feedback.

What You Will Do

• Develop and lead a frontline production team through technical coaching, skill development, cross training, and clear performance expectations to strengthen troubleshooting ability, process knowledge, and accountability
• Lead structured problem solving using data and root cause methods (e.g., RCA, corrective actions) to improve yield, reliability, quality, and process stability
• Own day to day production execution for a crew of approximately 10 employees, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Reinforce standard work and process discipline by monitoring production systems, responding to variation, and supporting operators in maintaining control
• Partner closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to plan and execute equipment, process, and reliability improvements
• Provide visible safety leadership through hazard recognition, safe work practices, training, emergency response readiness, and escalation during abnormal situations
• Communicate priorities, expectations, and follow through clearly across shift handoffs to align the team to goals and operational needs

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
• Interest in frontline people leadership in a hands‑on manufacturing environment (coaching, setting expectations, and developing others)
• Ability to work rotating shifts (12 hour shifts 6:00-6:00. “DuPont” schedule)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Manufacturing experience in a 24/7 or high volume environment (internship, co op, technician/lead operator role, or full time position)
• Demonstrated leadership experience, such as leading teams, projects, training, or improvement efforts (formal or informal)
• Experience using structured problem solving and continuous improvement methods to drive sustainable results (e.g., RCA, 5 Why, standard work, error proofing)
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical coaching for operators and technicians

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.