Production Supervisor

Bear Staffing Services, Inc.; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Staffing Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to join a leading provider of modular buildings and mobile workspace solutions.

You will oversee daily shop and yard operations, fleet readiness, production quality, and employee safety while partnering with the Operations Manager. The role blends hands-on supervision with process improvement, emphasizing 60% operations, 20% safety, and 20% technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five or more years of supervisory experience in mobile office/rental environment or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Proven supervisory experience including employee development and performance management.
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing employees.
• Rental or leasing industry experience with repeat customers preferred.
• Experience conducting and documenting inspections, investigations, audits, or reviews.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using computers and operational technology.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and frequent interruptions while meeting deadlines.
• Flexibility to respond to emergency situations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all yard staff and the Yard Supervisor, providing daily direction and feedback.
• Coordinate unit preparation, repairs, inspections, and quality control to support production goals.
• Oversee vendors and inspect completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Manage ready-to-go unit checklists and accountability for completion.
• Oversee inbound and outbound inspections and report damage requiring customer rebilling.
• Track trailer inventory using the barcode system and reconcile deliveries and returns.
• Monitor supplies and value-added product inventory to maintain quantities and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Tech aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory systems

Barcode systems

MS Office

Job description

Bear Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for an opportunity with a leading provider of modular buildings and mobile workspace solutions.

This position oversees daily shop and yard operations, fleet readiness, production quality, and employee safety. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor leads yard employees, coordinates vendor work, and ensures units are inspected and prepared to meet customer needs.

The role combines approximately 60% operations, 20% safety, and 20% technology and process improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a practical understanding of shop and yard operations, and a commitment to quality and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations and Production

• Supervise all yard staff and the Yard Supervisor, providing daily direction and performance feedback.
• Coordinate unit preparation, repairs, inspections, and quality control to support production goals.
• Oversee vendors and inspect completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Manage ready-to-go unit checklists and maintain accountability for completion.
• Oversee inbound and outbound inspections and report damage requiring customer rebilling.
• Track trailer inventory using the barcode system and reconcile deliveries and returns.
• Monitor supplies and value-added product inventory to maintain appropriate quantities and quality.

Safety and Facility Management

• Lead weekly toolbox talks and reinforce safe work practices.
• Conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and oversee corrective actions.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets and support Right-to-Know requirements.
• Keep the shop, yard, tools, and supplies organized.
• Implement and maintain 5S practices, daily housekeeping, and weekly deep cleaning.

Technology and Process Improvement

• Use inventory and operational systems to support accurate tracking and efficient workflows.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to implement technology and process improvements.
• Help employees adopt updated systems and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus five or more years of experience in the mobile office or rental industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven supervisory experience, including employee development and performance management.
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing employees.
• Rental or leasing industry experience with repeat customers preferred.
• Experience conducting and documenting inspections, investigations, audits, or reviews.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using computers and operational technology.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and frequent interruptions while meeting deadlines.
• Flexibility to respond to emergency situations as needed.

This role works in both an office setting and an active construction, shop, and yard environment.