Production Supervisor

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Oskaloosa (IA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production and maintenance activities, coach teams, and ensure safety and quality. You will manage resources, monitor schedules, and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

The role emphasizes team leadership, effective communication, and ensuring operational excellence while supporting employee development and performance reviews.

Qualifikationen

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Organizational, planning, and resource management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to production demands.
• Experience managing schedules, staffing, and resources.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Experience driving process improvements.

Aufgaben

• Plan and coordinate daily production and maintenance activities to meet goals.
• Communicate priorities with foremen and team members.
• Create team assignments and set clear expectations.
• Monitor schedules, resources, and workforce capacity; adjust as needed.
• Maintain appropriate levels of production and maintenance supplies.
• Track department performance and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct daily start-up meetings and keep ongoing communication.
• Spend time on the production floor to support employees.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout processes.
• Train and support new employees on safety and job duties.
• Collaborate with managers to identify improvements and resolve issues.
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching conversations.
• Coach employees through development opportunities.
• Identify training opportunities to boost performance and engagement.
• Promote workplace safety through training and continuous improvement.
• Monitor attendance and maintain accurate records.
• Complete required data entry in company systems.
• Coordinate EHS responsibilities including inspections and training.
• Participate in meetings on coaching, safety, and strategy.
• Assist with candidate interviews and onboarding activities.
• Implement processes that improve efficiency and quality.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Planning

Resource management

Safety compliance

Collaboration

Data entry

Continuous improvement

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Foundry leadership experience (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Join a team where leadership, resource planning, and continuous improvement are essential to operational success. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading teams, coordinating production activities, solving problems, and driving efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing production operations, managing resources, supporting employee development, ensuring quality standards are met, and promoting a safe and productive work environment.

Duties:

Including but not limited to:

• Plan and coordinate daily production and maintenance activities to meet operational goals and customer needs.
• Communicate with general foremen and team members to determine priorities and align resources effectively.
• Create team assignments and communicate expectations to ensure efficient workflow and production output.
• Monitor production schedules, resource availability, and workforce capacity, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain appropriate levels of non-inventory production and maintenance supplies to support daily operations.
• Track department performance, monitor key metrics, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct daily start-up meetings and provide ongoing communication throughout the workday.
• Spend time at work centers and on the production floor to build relationships, answer questions, and support employees.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout all production processes.
• Train and support new employees on safety requirements, equipment operation, and job responsibilities.
• Collaborate with managers, supervisors, and team members to identify improvement opportunities and resolve operational challenges.
• Conduct and document performance reviews and regular performance conversations with team members.
• Coach employees through one-on-one discussions and support their professional development.
• Identify training and development opportunities that improve employee performance and engagement.
• Promote workplace safety through clear communication, training, and continuous process improvement.
• Monitor attendance, approve vacation requests, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Complete required data entry and maintain information within company electronic systems.
• Coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) responsibilities, including inspections and training activities.
• Participate in meetings related to coaching, safety initiatives, business strategy, and operational success.
• Assist with candidate interviews and support orientation and onboarding activities.
• Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and employee experience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and resource management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing production demands.
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing needs, and operational resources.
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement positive change.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 Years of prior Leadership experience in a foundry environment preferred.
• Prior experience as a lead person, leadership trainee, supervisor, or similar leadership role preferred.

Disclaimer:

Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.