Production Supervisor

General Shale; Moncure (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

General Shale Brick, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Moncure, NC manufacturing facility to lead automated production lines, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and develop teams. This role emphasizes coaching, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination with maintenance to maximize uptime.

You will oversee scheduling, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on long-term career growth in a leading masonry materials company.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage and develop employees.
• Solid computer skills and mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, or automated systems is a plus.
• Growth mindset and desire to build a long-term career with General Shale.
• Higher education or supervisory/manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate production teams to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies and standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule and oversee equipment repairs for uptime.
• Analyze processes and use problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
• Plan and organize production schedules to maximize equipment performance and workforce efficiency.
• Oversee production inventory accuracy, including counts and adjustments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Team development

Education

Higher education or supervisory/manufacturing experience

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Automated systems

Job description

General Shale Brick, Inc., the leading manufacturer of brick and masonry materials, is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Moncure, NC manufacturing facility. This is an exciting leadership opportunity within a highly automated, team-oriented production environment, where you’ll play a key role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and motivate production teams to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies and company standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule and oversee equipment repairs, ensuring optimal uptime and reliability.
• Analyze processes and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to drive continuous improvement.
• Plan and organize production schedules to maximize equipment performance and workforce efficiency.
• Oversee production inventory accuracy, including physical counts and inventory adjustments.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop employees.
• Solid computer skills and mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, or automated systems is a plus.
• A growth mindset and desire to build a long-term career with General Shale.
• Higher education and/or relevant supervisory or manufacturing experience.

Why General Shale:

This is a leadership role offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement within a stable, industry-leading organization

Learn more about General Shale and our portfolio of masonry and building solutions at www.generalshale.com.