Production Supervisor

Jobot; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Production Supervisor in the Quad Cities area to lead hourly teams in a high-volume metals manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and employee development while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Reporting to an Operations Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership, ensure production goals are achieved, and foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop hourly production employees in a manufacturing setting.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production processes.
• Drive production performance, delivery reliability, and waste reduction efforts.
• Respond quickly to operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Coach and mentor employees to improve engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance and technical teams to address equipment-related challenges.
• Establish work priorities and ensure production objectives are met.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Leadership, or related field

Job description

Production Supervisor | Metals Manufacturing | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Quad Cities Area

Salary: $70,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

A leading metals manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly production teams in a high-volume industrial environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee development while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Reporting to an Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership, ensure production goals are achieved, and foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer serving a variety of industrial markets. The company offers a stable work environment, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for career growth within a large-scale manufacturing operation.

Job Details

• Lead and develop hourly production employees in a manufacturing setting
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production processes
• Drive production performance, delivery reliability, and waste reduction efforts
• Respond quickly to operational issues and implement effective solutions
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Coach and mentor employees to improve engagement, accountability, and performance
• Coordinate with maintenance and technical teams to address equipment-related challenges
• Establish work priorities and ensure production objectives are met

Work Schedule

This position operates on a rotating schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts:

• 4:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• 4:30 PM - 4:30 AM

Employees rotate between days and nights approximately every 3 to 4 months.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Leadership, or a related field
• Technical, vocational, apprenticeship, or skilled trades training
• Previous experience in heavy manufacturing, metals, industrial production, or related environments
• Experience working within a unionized workforce
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence programs

What Success Looks Like

• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience improving productivity, quality, and efficiencyl>
• Strong communication and employee development capabilities
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement

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