Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in Mansfield, Texas. The ideal candidate will manage production processes, ensuring efficiency and quality while leading a team. This role involves overseeing staffing, training, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and manufacturing processes for efficiency.
• Manage production/welding staff and maintain good relations.
• Provide training and support for job skill development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School or College Education

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ERP Systems

Project Management

Job description

Job Description

IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

With a 121-year legacy, IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY is an independent American manufacturer specializing in high-power, specialty electric motors, generators, power systems, and controls. We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor who is highly organized, a self-starter, and capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment. The ideal candidate will manage competing priorities to achieve company goals while maintaining a culture of ethics, integrity, and excellence. This is a first shift salaried position based in Mansfield, Ohio, reporting to the VP of Operations, and plays a key role throughout our product lifecycle, from design to customer application.

This role requires access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) which is Not Releasable to Foreign (NOFORN) data. Candidates must provide proof of US Citizenship, attest to not having dual citizenship, and be eligible to access regulated information.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

1. Oversee scheduling and manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality, meeting customer expectations and on-time deliveries.
2. Ensure adequate staffing for production needs; manage production/welding staff while maintaining good relations.
3. Resolve problems and implement corrective actions.
4. Provide training, support, guidance, and direction to subordinate personnel for job skill development.
5. Order production-related parts, tools, and supplies as needed.
6. Record production activities in ERP system.
7. Manage inventory control within the ERP system.
8. Provide maintenance services as needed.
9. Maintain environmental records for compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.
10. Support quality and safety initiatives; oversee housekeeping efforts in manufacturing areas.

Desired Qualifications & Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical school, college education, or related courses are a plus.
• Five+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment and in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience working with customers and vendors in a B2B environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, project management, and ERP systems.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing maintenance is helpful.

Working Conditions & Work Hours

• Minimum 8 hours daily, 40 hours weekly, with overtime as required based on production needs.
• May be exposed to confined spaces.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

Physical Requirements

While performing duties, employee must:

• Talk and hear regularly.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and enter confined spaces.
• Occasionally sit, climb, and balance.
• Lift 50-75 pounds and climb ladders/scaffolding up to 30 feet.
• Have vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Requirements & Disclosures

• Management may reassign duties at any time.
• This description is not exhaustive; duties may change.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for disabilities.
• Proof of US Citizenship and eligibility to access regulated information are required for NOFORN compliance.
• We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including life insurance, health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and paid holidays.