Production Supervisor

VDL Industries Gainesville; Flowery Branch (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL Industries Gainesville seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a shift of hourly production staff, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate manufacturing operations. You will develop and execute production procedures, monitor targets, and drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, proficiency in reading blueprints, CNC, laser cutting, and welding processes, and strong leadership with a focus on quality and delivery in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a manufacturing/engineering field preferred.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in manufacturing/production.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hourly production staff to achieve safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Coordinate daily production workflow, scheduling, and assignments for the shift.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, environmental programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Review timecards and production records; maintain accurate data in VBS system.

Skills

Production operations

CNC machining

Laser cutting

Blueprints interpretation

Welding processes

Leadership and supervision

Time management

Problem solving

English communication

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing, managing, and leading production shift employees under the direction of the Operations Manager. This role requires strong leadership, administrative, and interpersonal skills to develop and execute effective production procedures. The Production Supervisor ensures production goals are met safely, accurately, and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Provide leadership to ensure all company safety policies, environmental programs, and regulatory requirements are strictly followed.
• Communicate site operating targets, performance results, and expectations to employees; solicit feedback and address gaps related to production, sales, training, and maintenance goals.
• Oversee daily production workflow, scheduling, and employee assignments for the assigned shift.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of hourly production employees to ensure effective job performance and task completion.
• Execute daily work plans and coordinate production activities to meet quality, efficiency, and delivery expectations.
• Promote and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the facility.
• Conduct constructive and timely performance evaluations in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Review and approve employee timecards and work-time records.
• Provide task-specific training to ensure employee technical competency is maintained and improved.
• Participate in required meetings, investigations, audits, and other site leadership activities.
• Identify and initiate corrective and preventive actions to eliminate product or process nonconformities.
• Actively assess the work environment to identify and mitigate potential safety and environmental risks.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of required records and production data into the VBS system

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure all company safety policies, environmental programs, and regulatory requirements are strictly followed.
• Communicate site operating targets, performance results, and expectations to employees; solicit feedback and address gaps related to production, sales, training, and maintenance goals.
• Oversee daily production workflow, scheduling, and employee assignments for the assigned shift.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of hourly production employees to ensure effective job performance and task completion.
• Execute daily work plans and coordinate production activities to meet quality, efficiency, and delivery expectations.
• Promote and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the facility.
• Conduct constructive and timely performance evaluations in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Review and approve employee timecards and work-time records.
• Provide task-specific training to ensure employee technical competency is maintained and improved.
• Participate in required meetings, investigations, audits, and other site leadership activities.
• Identify and initiate corrective and preventive actions to eliminate product or process nonconformities.
• Actively assess the work environment to identify and mitigate potential safety and environmental risks.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of required records and production data into the VBS system

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong understanding of production operations and manufacturing processes, or the ability to quickly learn them.
• Working knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including CNC machining, laser cutting, and press brake operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and bills of materials.
• Basic understanding of welding processes and applicable welding codes.
• Excellent supervisory, leadership, and team development skills.
• Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines through effective time management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software for reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Communicate effectively in English to follow safety procedures, work instructions, and collaborate clearly with supervisors and team members.

Education And Experience

• Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field desired.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment with high-mix, low-volume builds and pilot production.
• Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Exhibit good interpersonal skills to communicate change, train shop employees and work with management.
• Ability to move around the facility and visit production areas, which may include walking and standing for most of the time.
• Hybrid work between GEMBA and office. Candidate must be able to navigate both work environments effectively.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 35 pounds.
• Must be able to concentrate and remain focused in an open office environment with potential distractions
• Occasional travel may be required for training or coordination with other VDL locations.