Production Supervisor

Uzin Utz North America; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Uzin Utz North America is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Dover, Delaware facility. You will oversee production and warehouse personnel, coordinate daily workflows, monitor quality and output, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred. You will supervise hourly staff, establish performance expectations, and conduct daily briefings to align priorities and targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading hourly production employees and managing daily operations.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, equipment operations, quality control, and workplace safety.
• Experience identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, troubleshoot production challenges, and meet deadlines.
• Experience coordinating with warehouse, inventory, shipping, and maintenance teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or inventory management systems.
• Ability to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment and operate production equipment when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and goals are achieved.
• Oversee production processes involving raw material handling, batching, automated filling and packaging, and finished goods.
• Monitor output, equipment performance, and workflow efficiency; minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve performance.
• Coordinate equipment setup, changeovers, and upcoming production runs.
• Develop and maintain SOPs to improve consistency, safety, and efficiency.
• Partner with maintenance to identify issues and minimize disruptions.
• Supervise and develop hourly production and warehouse staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Production operations

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business/Management)

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Opportunity

Uzin Utz North America is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Dover, Delaware facility.

We're looking for a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving operational challenges, and takes pride in building efficient, safety-focused, high-performing teams.

In this role, you'll oversee production and warehouse personnel, coordinate daily workflows, monitor production quality and output, and identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and overall operational performance.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

Production Operations & Process Improvement

Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals are achieved.

Oversee production processes involving raw material handling, batching systems, automated filling and packaging equipment, and finished goods.

Monitor production output, equipment performance, and workflow efficiency, making adjustments to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Identify opportunities to streamline production processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve overall operational performance.

Coordinate equipment setup, changeovers, and preparation for upcoming production runs.

Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve consistency, safety, and efficiency.

Partner with maintenance personnel to identify equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and minimize production disruptions.

Supervise, coach, and develop a team of hourly production and warehouse employees.

Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for productivity, quality, attendance, and safety.

Conduct daily team meetings and shift handovers to communicate priorities, production targets, and operational updates.

Identify training needs and implement cross-training initiatives to develop a flexible, capable workforce.

Support employee onboarding, performance management, and ongoing professional development.

Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment that encourages employee engagement and continuous improvement.

Inventory, Quality & Safety

Collaborate with warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and quality teams to maintain efficient material flow.

Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counts, material verification, and inventory monitoring.

Ensure raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods are available to support production requirements.

Maintain compliance with established quality standards, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.

Proactively identify workplace hazards, address safety concerns, and reinforce safe operating practices.

Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to reduce waste, improve quality, and control operating costs.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, or process-driven environment.

Demonstrated experience leading hourly production employees and managing daily manufacturing operations.

Strong understanding of production workflows, equipment operations, quality control, and workplace safety.

Experience identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.

Ability to manage competing priorities, troubleshoot production challenges, and meet deadlines.

Experience coordinating with warehouse, inventory, shipping, and maintenance teams.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or inventory management systems.

Ability to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment and operate production equipment when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Experience in batch manufacturing or process manufacturing environments, including construction materials, engineered mortars, chemicals, or food production.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.

Experience with SAP or similar ERP/manufacturing management systems.

Experience developing SOPs, improving production workflows, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and production equipment troubleshooting.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll make a measurable impact by:

Building a productive, accountable, and engaged manufacturing team.

Consistently meeting production targets while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Reducing downtime, waste, and operational inefficiencies.

Improving communication and coordination between production, warehouse, inventory, and maintenance teams.

Creating standardized processes that support consistency, efficiency, and continued operational improvement.

Why Join Uzin Utz North America?

At Uzin Utz North America, this opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of daily production operations while making a meaningful impact on team performance, manufacturing efficiency, and operational success.

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply maintain existing processes but actively looks for ways to make them better.

Uzin Utz North America is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.