Production Supervisor

United Way of Greenville County; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACERO is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee a high-velocity production floor. You will plan, assign, and direct work to maintain quality and throughput while coaching a team of operators and leads.

The role emphasizes safety, policy adherence, and continuous improvement across shifts. You will analyze production data, adjust schedules, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to reach daily targets, ensure workforce development, and foster a positive working environment that

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading others.
• Demonstration of leadership skills.
• Experience in a very high-volume environment with complex technical processes.
• Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution, and team-based success.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team members in manufacturing; plan and assign work.
• Review daily production and quality goals using reports and discussions.
• Develop a daily plan to meet metrics and KPIs.
• Allocate resources and staffing; coordinate with other departments.
• Enforce safety and compliance policies in the workplace.
• Walk the floor to monitor progress and communicate expectations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Supervisory experience

Process improvement

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Work Type: On Site

Job Description

Job Summary:

Supervise team members in a manufacturing environment: plan and assign work, apply policies and procedures, recommend improvements in methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions while meeting or exceeding established production requirements.

Reviews daily production and quality goals by leveraging reports, data, and discussions with others.

Develops a daily plan to meet the metrics and key performance indicators.

Allocates resources to meet production and quality goals, such as staffing assignments and schedules. This includes collaborating with other departments regarding staffing needs.

Monitors daily production and quality progress by reviewing reports and data, observing the production floor, supervising employee performance, and inspecting production and quality progress.

Adjusts production and quality plans, as needed (e.g., revising schedules, reallocating employees to different areas, etc.) to ensure labor efficiency and production and quality goals are met.

Conducts the daily people management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Enforces safety and compliance policies and procedures for a safe and compliant work environment.

Addresses complaints and resolves basic employee issues (e.g., teamwork, non-policy violations, payroll and benefits questions).

Ensures employees are following standard operating procedures and policies (operational, attendance, conduct, etc.).

Walks the floor to engage and check in with employees and observe production and quality progress.

Communicates performance goals and expectations and continuously updates the production team on performance and policies/procedures.

Builds and develops direct reports to ensure capabilities for executing operational strategies; this includes talent development practices (e.g., performance management and succession planning).

Ensures that there is an adequate distribution of skills to ensure the production and quality goals are met, including training and developing employees.

Fosters a positive work environment (e.g., teamwork, fairness, engagement) and ensures employees demonstrate the company’s values.

Improves production and quality, such as performing root cause analysis and leading improvement projects.

Partners with other Production Supervisors and departments (e.g., engineering and maintenance) to achieve the expected results and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with leading others.
• High School or GED.
• Demonstration of leadership skills and abilities.
• Experience in a very high-volume environment with complex technical processes.
• Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution, and team-based success.

Safety Requirements

• Safety glasses.
• Safety shoes.
• Non-Climate Control.
• Fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Activity
• Percentage
• Standing / Walking
• 100%
• Lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• 25 - 50%
• Bending and Squatting
• 25 - 50%
• Using both hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders in repetitive movements
• 75 – 100%
• Reach out up to 6 feet tall
• 75 - 100%

ACERO is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.