Production Supervisor

W3Global; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced facility. You will ensure safe operations, maintain schedules, and drive quality while developing production teams.

The ideal candidate thrives on hands-on leadership on the shop floor, adapts to changing priorities, coaches staff, and partners with Maintenance, Quality, and Planning to minimize downtime and meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams and meeting production targets in high-volume settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure on-time schedules.
• Lead shift start-up meetings to communicate production priorities and safety reminders.
• Monitor operations on the production floor and implement timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate staffing and cross-training to maximize productivity.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to production personnel.
• Analyze production metrics such as equipment utilization and downtime to drive improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, workplace organization, and housekeeping for audit readiness.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multi-priority management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Safety & quality awareness

Operational metrics

MS Office

Flexibility

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe operations, maintaining production schedules, improving operational efficiency, and supporting product quality while leading and developing production teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys working on the production floor, responds effectively to changing priorities, and motivates employees to achieve production goals while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and on-time completion of manufacturing schedules.
• Lead shift start-up meetings to communicate production priorities, safety reminders, and operational expectations.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor to monitor operations, identify issues, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate staffing assignments and cross-training efforts to maximize productivity and maintain operational continuity.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures, immediately addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and other departments to minimize downtime and resolve production challenges.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to production personnel.
• Monitor and analyze key production metrics such as equipment utilization, downtime, labor efficiency, throughput, and safety performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, workplace organization, and housekeeping standards to maintain an audit-ready production environment.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business and operational objectives.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, workplace safety, quality systems, and production operations.
• Experience using operational metrics to drive performance improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic production reporting systems.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as production requirements dictate.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Proven experience leading teams, improving operational performance, and meeting production targets in a high-volume or fast-paced setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the work shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to safely work in an active manufacturing environment.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety Glasses
• Steel-Toe Safety Footwear
• Hearing Protection (where required)

Work Environment

This position is based within an active manufacturing facility and involves regular exposure to production equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift based on operational requirements.

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Production Manager

Direct Reports: Production Leads, Machine Operators, Material Handlers, and Production Support Staff