PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

MANN+HUMMEL; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL in North Carolina seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, manage teams, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will coordinate schedules, drive lean initiatives, track metrics, and work with plant leadership to meet customer requirements.

This role requires 3+ years supervision, strong leadership, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years in supervisory roles in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics.
• Experience with hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, materials planning, and Lean practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP/Sage experience a plus.
• Forklift experience/certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and monitor employee performance.
• Create work schedules, assign duties, and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop employees per HR policies.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and overtime for efficiency.
• Standardize processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with plant leadership to meet targets and customer requirements.
• Track production output and report performance metrics.
• Ensure proper staffing and attendance across shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP/Sage

Job description

Main Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and employee performance.
• Create work schedules, assign duties, and ensure adherence to quality standards and company procedures.
• Hire, train, coach, develop, and manage employees in accordance with HR policies.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment with a strong safety-first culture.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and overtime while driving operational efficiency.
• Standardize processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with plant leadership to meet production targets and customer requirements.
• Track and report production output, issues, and performance metrics.
• Ensure proper staffing and attendance throughout shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or material management environment.
• Experience with hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, materials planning, and Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP/Sage experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Forklift experience/certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts and other machinery. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Ability to work in temperature conditions between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit; may occasionally exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach/lift with hands and arms up to 50 pounds.