Production Supervisor

Smiths Group; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group in Mount Vernon, OH is seeking a skilled 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead the manufacturing team. You will oversee production operations, ensure quality, manage shift schedules, and guide a team of workers toward safety and efficiency.

The role requires at least 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to problem solving in a fast-paced plant environment. On-site role focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department production operations to meet shift goals.
• Maintain safety and quality standards across the line.
• Monitor productivity and staff to optimize efficiency and schedules.
• Provide ongoing feedback and communicate performance expectations.
• Manage production schedules, payroll, attendance, and training as needed.
• Prepare shift reports and paperwork, including time cards and production sheets.
• Investigate and address quality issues to ensure products meet specifications.

Skills

Professional communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Dependable

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Heating & Cooling Products manufactures and distributes superior quality sheet metal products since 1955. These products include pipe, elbows, boots, rectangular duct, duct fittings, wall stack, oval, black stove pipe and fittings, spiral pipe, spiral PVC pipe and fittings for the HVAC professional. These products serve the residential, multi family, and light commercial HVAC markets.

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated 1st Shift Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Mount Vernon, OH. In this critical role, you will oversee department production operations, ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team of production workers.

The work environment is representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential job functions in a warehouse environment which may include loud noise levels, vibration, hot/cold temperatures, and moving objects or vehicles.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support safety policies and procedures within the plant
• Safety accident investigation and reporting
• Maintain a clean and safe plant
• Responsible for meeting shift production goals
• Constantly evaluate productivity and current staff to optimize production efficiency and meet schedules
• Provide continuous feedback in an environment that fosters open communication
• Manage production schedules, employee performance, payroll, attendance, time cards, training and disciplinary actions
• Responsible for shift schedule to include: work station assignments/rotations, shift paperwork, time cards and production sheets
• Responsible for quality control, make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications, reject product outside of specifications
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Communicate with other Shift Supervisors and Plant Manager
• Schedule and conduct shift meetings
• Follow all Company policies and procedures
• Regular attendance is essential
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Professional in all communication
• Must exhibit time management
• Professional, detail oriented, and dependable
• Employee and customer driven

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position

Additional Information

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform other job related duties requested by their supervisor.

Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This position is onsite only and does not offer remote work options.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.