Production Supervisor

Recycling Management Resources LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilmington Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to support day-to-day plant operations at Haw River, NC. This role drives production, safety, and maintenance plans while leading shift-based teams. It is a developmental position designed to prepare individuals for future Operations Manager responsibilities.

Reports to the General Manager. Key duties include enforcing safety protocols, coordinating daily production plans, and coaching operators to improve performance, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of operations or manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce and model safety culture on all shift activities.
• Develop and drive daily production plans with the Operations Manager.
• Monitor shift performance to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Identify and escalate production issues in real time.
• Ensure proper staffing and attendance on shift; supervise operators and labor.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to improve performance; help train staff.
• Support maintenance, equipment inspections, and downtime reduction.
• Track production output and quality; support material flow and inventory awareness.
• Provide timely updates on shift performance; participate in daily shift meetings; collect data for metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Haw River, NC, US

At The Wilmington Group, we are One Trusted Partner transforming waste and recycling into value through innovative solutions, exceptional service, and sustainability. Our people make that mission possible. We believe that attracting and developing talented individuals who share our commitment to being safe, trustworthy, passionate, and respectful is the foundation of our success. Whether you work in our facilities, in the field, or in an office, you will be part of a team making a real impact for our customers and communities.

The Wilmington Group is seeking an Production Supervisor to support day-to-day plant operations and drive execution of production, safety, and maintenance plans. The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in executing production plans, leading shift-based teams, and ensuring consistency in safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position is a developmental role designed to prepare individuals for future Operations Manager responsibilities. The Production Supervisor reports to the General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Reinforce and model RMR’s safety culture in all shift activities
• Ensure all safety procedures and protocols are followed consistently
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and company safety standards
• Document safety observations and incidents

Production Execution

• Aid in development and drive execution of daily production plans established by the Operations Manager
• Monitor shift performance to ensure productivity and quality targets are met
• Identify and escalte production issues in real time
• Ensure proper staffing and attendance on shift
• Supervise operators and general labor employees
• Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to improve performance
• Support employee training and development
• Escalate employee relations concerns appropriately

Maintenance & Equipment

• Ensure completion of routine equipment inspections
• Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance needs
• Support efforts to minimize downtime

Quality & Inventory

• Maintain understanding of customer material specifications
• Assist in tracking production output and quality
• Support material flow and inventory awareness

Communication & Reporting

• Provide timely updates on shift performance
• Participate in daily shift meetings
• Assist with data collection for operational metrics

What You Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of operations or manufacturing experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
• Accountability and execution mindset
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Effective communication
• Time management
• Commitment to safety

The Wilmington Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. For more information, please review the "EEO is the Law" Poster.

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