Production Supervisor

Eliason Corporation; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with an HSA

Dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Three weeks of PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company to

Limited flexible spending account (FSA

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Eliason Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and personnel in our production department. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while coaching team members and driving continuous improvement.

This hands-on leader will partner with quality, maintenance, engineering, and planning to keep production on schedule and compliant with policies. The role emphasizes training, performance feedback, and floor presence to resolve issues, remove obstacles, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s or higher preferred for some roles.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance and safety.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with ERP or production-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all employees and production activities within assigned area.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations; promote safety-first culture.
• Maintain knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and quality requirements.
• Meet production goals while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action.
• Complete daily production reports and ensure data is recorded and communicated.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, engineering, and planning teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide on-the-job training and cross-training to build skills.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production paperwork aligns with customer requirements and participate in quality audits.
• Promote housekeeping and safe work areas.
• Support company policies and serve as a floor leader with clear communication.
• Maintain flexibility to support multiple lines or shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in business/operations/technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Production tracking systems

MS Office

HRIS/payroll systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations and personnel within the Production department. This role ensures that all safety, quality, and operational standards are upheld and that production goals are consistently met. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, able to lead by example, and committed to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional teamwork. The Supervisor will play a key role in training, performance feedback, and process improvement while maintaining a strong floor presence and actively engaging with team members to resolve issues, remove obstacles, and support a safe and efficient work environment.

Benefits

• medical insurance with an HSA
• dental and vision coverage
• company‑paid life insurance
• short‑term disability
• voluntary long‑term disability
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays
• three weeks of PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• limited flexible spending account (FSA)
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• employee discount programs
• other optional voluntary benefits

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all employees and production activities within assigned area.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures; promote a safety‑first culture by modeling safe behaviors and holding team members accountable to safety expectations.
• Maintain working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and quality requirements.
• Ensure established production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Complete daily production reports and ensure operational data is accurately recorded and communicated.
• Partner with internal teams (quality, maintenance, engineering, planning) to ensure smooth flow of work, material availability, and issue resolution.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and cross‑training to build skill depth and bench strength within the team.
• Proactively identify and eliminate bottlenecks or inefficiencies; implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production paperwork is accurate and aligned with customer requirements.
• Participate in quality audits and lead corrective action efforts when deviations are identified.
• Promote housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe.
• Support compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
• Serve as a leader and resource on the floor by maintaining visibility, approachability, and consistent communication.
• Maintain flexibility to support production needs across multiple lines or shifts as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Safety Requirements

• Comply with all OSHA, and company safety policies, procedures and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled safety training.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed safety goals and plans.
• Recommend improved safety practices.
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.
• Supervise and direct all employees and production activities within assigned area.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, policies, and procedures; promote a safety‑first culture by modeling safe behaviors and holding team members accountable to safety expectations.
• Maintain working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and quality requirements.
• Ensure established production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Complete daily production reports and ensure operational data is accurately recorded and communicated.
• Partner with internal teams (quality, maintenance, engineering, planning) to ensure smooth flow of work, material availability, and issue resolution.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and cross‑training to build skill depth and bench strength within the team.
• Proactively identify and eliminate bottlenecks or inefficiencies; implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production paperwork is accurate and aligned with customer requirements.
• Participate in quality audits and lead corrective action efforts when deviations are identified.
• Promote housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are clean, organized, and safe.
• Support compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
• Serve as a leader and resource on the floor by maintaining visibility, approachability, and consistent communication.
• Maintain flexibility to support production needs across multiple lines or shifts as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post‑secondary education in business, operations, or technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance and safety expectations.
• Continuous improvement mindset,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP or production tracking systems a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and reporting.
• Proven ability to prioritize, problem‑solve, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and achieving department goals.
• Ability to interpret production metrics and drive performance through clear goals and performance feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with HRIS/payroll systems preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be able to work onsite daily
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and reporting.
• Proven ability to prioritize, problem‑solve, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and achieving department goals.
• Ability to interpret production metrics and drive performance through clear goals and performance feedback.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular use of a computer and standard office equipment is required
• The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in a manufacturing production environment.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety policies.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks over a 10-12-hour period.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Work is performed onsite in an office environment within a manufacturing facility