Production Supervisor

Marion Body Works, Inc.; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Body Works, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily shop floor operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and high-quality output. The role reports to the Production Manager and supports safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and customer service.

You will supervise teams, maintain workflow, and drive continuous improvement. The position emphasizes implementing Lean practices, coordinating resources, and achieving production goals while fostering an inclusive,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, with 1-2 years in a leadership/supervisor role.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet established schedules, quality standards and customer delivery expectations. Coordinate team assignments and resources to maintain efficient workflow and minimize downtime.
• Champion a safety-first culture on the shop floor. Maintain a clean organized and hazard-free work environment.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications and standards. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Monitor progress throughout the shift and communicate with leadership to ensure alignment with production goals.
• Foster a respectful and collaborative work environment. Provide clear direction, coaching and support to production team members.
• Participate in employee training, performance feedback and disciplinary actions. Providing timely, constructive feedback to support engagement and productivity.

Skills

Strong organizational and problem-sol¬

Effective communication across all org

Ability to lead in a fast-paced, dyn

Commitment to safety, quality and cont

ERP systems proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training or associate degree (preferred)

Job description

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily shop floor operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role supports the company’s operating priorities: safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and customer service—by supervising production teams, maintaining workflow, and driving continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervise daily production activities to meet established schedules, quality standards and customer delivery expectations. Coordinate team assignments and resources to maintain efficient workflow and minimize downtime.
• Champion a safety-first culture on the shop floor. Maintain a clean organized and hazard-free work environment. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, policies and procedures. Participate in incident investigations, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications and standards. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. Promote adherence to standard operating procedures and encourage team accountability for quality.
• Monitor progress throughout the shift and communicate with leadership to ensure alignment with production goals. Assist in managing labor and material usage to meet cost targets. Ensure timely completion of production orders to meet customer expectations.
• Foster a respectful and collaborative work environment. Provide clear direction, coaching and support to production team members.
• Participate in employee training, performance feedback and disciplinary actions. Providing timely, constructive feedback to support engagement and productivity. Address attendance, performance and conduct issues, administering discipline in accordance with company policy.
• Administer employee related activities including time and attendance, PTO request and other related tasks.
• Support Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement efforts. Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to resolve issues and support customer satisfaction.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support plant-wide initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Maintain working knowledge of Marion Body Works’ product flow and manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience using ERP systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, with 1-2 years in a leadership/supervisor role.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general PC applications.

GENERAL NOTICE:

The statements contained in this job description describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only accountabilities and responsibilities assigned to this job. The employee holding this job will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.