Production Supervisor

ZSG; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Production Crew Supervisor to supervise teams in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role entails fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring production quality, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to team development. The position offers full-time employment with opportunities to influence productivity and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience supervising or leading production teams.
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production crews in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting.
• Drive a proactive safety culture by setting expectations.
• Plan and execute daily production activities to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Team-building skills

Analytical capabilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

This range is provided by ZSG. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

We are seeking an experienced Production Crew Supervisor to lead frontline manufacturing teams in a heavy industrial production environment. This role is responsible for supervising daily operations, driving a strong safety culture, and ensuring production goals are achieved through efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective execution.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on leadership experience from high‑pace, industrial manufacturing operations and has a proven ability to motivate teams, improve processes, and deliver results in safety‑critical environments.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and lead production crews in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting
• Drive a proactive safety culture by setting expectations and leading by example
• Plan, organize, and execute daily production activities to meet shift, department, and business objectives
• Coach, mentor, and develop hourly production teammates to build strong, engaged teams
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, uptime, throughput, and cost control
• Ensure consistent execution of production processes to achieve high output, high quality, and low operating costs
• Analyze production performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain clear communication across shifts and with maintenance, quality, and operations leadership
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a results‑driven production environment

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, including high‑volume or continuous production operations
• 3+ years of experience supervising or leading production teams
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating schedule, including days, nights, and 12‑hour shifts
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and team‑building skills
• Advanced organizational, time management, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with threading, high‑frequency welding, galvanizing, or similar industrial processes
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Safety leadership in industrial environments
• Production supervision and people management
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Cost control and performance optimization
• Strategic thinking and data‑driven decision making
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to lead critical production operations within a stable, high‑performance industrial manufacturing environment. You will have direct impact on safety, productivity, and team development while contributing to long‑term operational success.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Fabricated Metal Products, Primary Metal Manufacturing, and Manufacturing