Production Supervisor

JSK Recruiting, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JSK Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a modern, automated facility in Knoxville. This role focuses on coaching teams and ensuring safety while managing production metrics. If you have supervisory experience in manufacturing and value a supportive, employee-first culture, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Benefits

Strong medical coverage

Excellent work-life balance

Regular employee appreciation events

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• 4+ years of experience in mixing, blending, or related operations.
• Solid understanding of OEE tracking and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for mixing and blending department.
• Supervise 10+ employees and coordinate shifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

BA or BS degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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CEO / Senior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Professional at JSK Recruiting, Inc. Call or text us at 847-696-7377

Location: Local Candidates Only (On-Site Role)

Pay: $65K to $80K + bonus

Company info:

European-based manufacturer is known for prioritizing work-life balance and offering top-tier benefits. With a culture that celebrates its people, this employee-centric organization offers strong medical coverage, great perks, and a highly supportive environment. If you're looking for a leadership role where your work is valued and your personal life is respected—this is it.

About the Operation

This is a highly automated, modern facility where the focus is more on coaching teams, ensuring safety, improving processes, and tracking operational performance—not turning wrenches and putting out fires. You'll work in a clean, well-organized environment where teaching and mentoring are just as important as production results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee day-to-day operations for a mixing and blending department producing consumer goods
• Supervise 10+ hourly and salaried employees
• Coordinate with supervisors across other shifts to ensure alignment and coverage
• Focus on coaching, safety, tracking OEE, and identifying ways to improve output and consistency
• Assign tasks, schedule production, and track performance against KPIs
• Ensure all work is performed to high safety and quality standards
• Provide real-time feedback, mentoring, and training for your team
• Approve time off, manage schedules, and resolve employee issues when needed
• Collaborate with maintenance and other departments to reduce downtime and improve performance
• Document activities, shift data, and production trends in company systems

What You Bring

• BA or BS degree preferred, or 5+ years of supervisory experience in food, chemical, or consumer product manufacturing
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience in mixing, blending, or other related operations
• Prefer background in coaching teams within an automated production environment
• Solid understanding of OEE tracking, continuous improvement, and team metrics
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office, and experience with ERP/WMS systems
• Excellent communication skills with a steady, supportive leadership style
• A proactive mindset and strong organizational skills

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Role created due to growth—be part of the expansion
• European-owned company with a people-first culture
• Strong work-life balance and family-friendly atmosphere
• Excellent medical and wellness benefits – low costs
• Regular employee perks, events, and appreciation
• Modern facility with strong automation and a clean environment
• Real opportunity to lead, coach, and make an impact

If you're ready to lead a highly automated department in a stable, growing company that truly cares about its people—let’s talk.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Management, and Project Management

• Industries

  Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Tuition assistance

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