Production Supervisor

Artemis Solutions; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Artemis Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead 2nd shift operations on the production floor. You will drive safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement while solving problems in real time.

You will work with Group Leaders and Production Associates, coaching for growth and ensuring adherence to SOPs, 4S standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or related certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing efficiency, gauging, Kanban, and traceability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proven leadership and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily 2nd shift production operations and ensure schedules and quality standards.
• Provide direction to Group Leaders, Line Leaders, and Production Associates.
• Spend significant time on the production floor identifying opportunities and addressing issues.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop leaders, ensuring effective cross-shift handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team development

Communication

On-floor manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or related manufacturing certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys being on the production floor, developing your team, and driving improvements in safety, quality, and productivity?

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead 2nd Shift operations and play a key role in ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys working directly with Group Leaders and Associates, solving problems in real time, developing employees, and continuously improving manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily 2nd Shift production operations and ensure production schedules and quality standards are met.
• Provide leadership and direction to Group Leaders, Assistant Group Leaders, Line Leaders, and Production Associates.
• Spend significant time on the production floor observing operations, identifying opportunities, and addressing issues quickly.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production performance and identify countermeasures for delays, quality issues, safety concerns, and productivity challenges.
• Partner with Group Leaders to ensure standard operating procedures, work instructions, and 4S standards are followed and maintained.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Coach and develop Group Leaders in leadership, technical skills, problem-solving, and employee management.
• Ensure effective communication and a smooth handoff between shifts.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee training, evaluations, counseling, and disciplinary matters when necessary.
• Help identify staffing and manpower requirements in partnership with Production Management, Production Control, and Human Resources.
• Develop and implement training programs for new and temporary employees, particularly during their first 21 days.
• Monitor areas impacting production efficiency, including standard times, TPM, quality checks, and productivity.
• Support compliance with production-related requirements within the company's Quality Management System.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production Control, HR, and other departments to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Help Group Leaders develop Standard Operation Sheets, setup procedures, tool-change procedures, and equipment checklists.
• Attend production and management meetings as required.
• Conduct routine building and security checks.
• Address employee concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the Production Department and overall operation.

Leadership Scope

You will have direct leadership responsibility for:

You will also provide indirect leadership and direction to 50+ Production Associates.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or related manufacturing certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing efficiency, gauging, standard times, Kanban, and traceability.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, train, and develop a large production team.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to make decisions and solve problems on the production floor.
• A demonstrated history of stability and long-term commitment in previous manufacturing roles.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive Pay: $65,000 - $73,000 - based on experience

Company Offers Full Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Options

Career Growth Opportunities with a growing organization that promotes from within

Stable Full-Time Position with a company committed to long-term success

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be more than someone who can manage a production schedule. We're looking for a proven manufacturing leader who builds teams, develops people, solves problems, and takes ownership of results.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and have a track record of growing with organizations and taking on increasing responsibility. Long-term career stability and a history of commitment to previous employers are highly valued.

If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career and make a direct impact on people, production, quality, and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.

Artemis Solutions is a professional recruiting firm connecting talented professionals with exceptional employers. Unless otherwise noted, positions advertised are with our client companies, not Artemis Solutions.

Artemis Solutions is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit and refer qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process. Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to notify their Artemis recruiter so appropriate arrangements can be made.

At Artemis Solutions, our goal is to build lasting relationships with both candidates and employers by providing a professional, transparent, confidential, and consultative recruiting experience. We are committed to treating every candidate with integrity, respect, and professionalism throughout the hiring process.