Production Supervisor

THK Manufacturing of America; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

401k company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Company-paid uniforms

Culture of support and opportunity

Job summary

THK Manufacturing of America seeks a motivated Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. You will supervise production team members, coordinate workflow across multiple areas, and ensure schedules are met through effective use of people, equipment, and resources.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and development, with responsibilities in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production scheduling.
• Basic computer skills and experience with production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Direct daily production activities to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing to maximize efficiency.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, attendance, payroll, and equipment records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Manufacturing knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production documentation

Job description

THK Manufacturing of America is seeking a motivated and results-driven Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. This position is responsible for supervising production team members, coordinating workflow across multiple manufacturing areas, and ensuring production schedules are achieved through the effective utilization of people, equipment, and resources.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and assist employees with goal setting and development.
• Monitor attendance, address performance concerns, and administer corrective action when appropriate.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, promotions, transfers, and other staffing decisions.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees while maintaining accurate training records and skill matrices.

Production & Operations

• Direct daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Assign work and adjust staffing based on production demands.
• Monitor workflow and make operational adjustments to maximize efficiency.
• Prioritize manufacturing orders and revise schedules as necessary due to equipment issues or changing priorities.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate production objectives to the team.

Safety & Quality

• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while prioritizing 5s3t.
• Verify equipment inspections and pre-operation checks are complete before production begins.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

Communication & Administration

• Maintain accurate production, quality, attendance, payroll, and equipment records.
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate operational updates and concerns with leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production scheduling.
• Basic computer skills and experience with production documentation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to safety and quality
• Accountability and professionalism
• The ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams

Why THK?

At THK, we don’t just offer jobs, we build careers. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal time
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Company-Paid Uniforms
• A culture of support, respect, and opportunity

Our Core Values – The TMA Way:

• Respect
• Adaptability
• Accountability

If you're looking for a company that values hard work and dedication and provides a path to a bright future—we want to hear from you!