Production Supervisor

Shawcor; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage with

401(k) with company match

Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AmerCable is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams in a safe, efficient operation. You will drive quality, cost control, and on-time delivery while mentoring staff and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineers and planners, maintaining daily reports, and supporting Kaizen and 5S initiatives to ensure ISO 9001 compliance in the production area.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production teams to meet daily schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure safety, training, 5S, and production priorities are followed.
• Coordinate with engineers and planners to ensure on-time shipment and BOM accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading and comprehension

Oracle

Tools

Oracle

Job description

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drive operational excellence, AmerCable is the place for you!

AmerCable is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company’s core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments.

As a customer-focused company, AmerCable’s top priority is to help its customers be more productive and profitable with high-quality cable products and services, fast reliable delivery, field engineering support and outstanding customer service.
All cable products are made in El Dorado, Arkansas or Katy, Texas.

Summary

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead and manage production teams to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation. This role is critical to achieving production objectives related to quantity, quality, cost, and on-time delivery while supporting employees, customers, and operational excellence. You will foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability while ensuring compliance with environmental and workplace standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support employees within the assigned production area to ensure daily manufacturing schedules are completed and quality standards are achieved.
• Promote compliance with safety, training, quality, mechanical, 5S, and production priorities.
• Participate in Kaizen events and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance within the assigned area.
• Coordinate with Process Engineers, Planners, Production Control, and other stakeholders to ensure specification compliance and shipment requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate daily reporting of order completions and prepare quality deviation reports when required.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure production standards are consistently achieved.
• Champion 5S initiatives and continuous improvement efforts while encouraging team participation.
• Coach, motivate, and develop employees by providing clear direction, support, and accountability.
• Manage employee training and development to build capability, autonomy, and growth opportunities.
• Address employee performance and conduct matters in a fair, legal, and consistent manner.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve equipment-related issues and minimize downtime.
• Maintain workplace organization and conduct routine 5S audits within the designated area.
• Ensure employees have the necessary PPE and resources to perform their duties safely.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment scheduling, and production planning activities to meet operational demands.
• Troubleshoot and communicate issues related to routings and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy.
• Review and approve weekly hourly employee timecards to support payroll accuracy.
• Participate in hiring activities, including interviewing candidates and providing hiring recommendations.
• Support employee evaluation processes, including onboarding, probationary, and annual reviews.
• Adhere to all safety standards, safe work practices, and business conduct requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development through leadership and management training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and develop a diverse workforce.
• Experience with Oracle software is preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled.
• Ability to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong reading comprehension and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Why Join Mattr?

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)

AmerCable is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.