Production Supervisor

General Shale; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Shale Brick, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Rome, GA manufacturing facility. You will lead production teams, foster safety culture, and drive operational excellence in a highly automated environment.

You will coordinate with maintenance, analyze processes, and plan schedules to maximize uptime and efficiency while maintaining inventory accuracy. A growth mindset and long-term commitment to General Shale are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams to safety and quality goals.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, or automated systems is a plus.
• Growth mindset and long-term career interest at General Shale.
• Higher education or supervisory/manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate production teams to safety and quality goals.
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule equipment repairs and uptime.
• Analyze processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Plan production schedules to optimize equipment and workforce efficiency.
• Oversee production inventory accuracy including counts and adjustments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Education

Higher education or supervisory/manufacturing experience

Tools

PLCs

Robotics/Automation

Job description

General Shale Brick, Inc., the leading manufacturer of brick and masonry materials, is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Rome, GA manufacturing facility. This is an exciting leadership opportunity within a highly automated, team-oriented production environment, where you’ll play a key role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

Lead, coach, and motivate production teams to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.

Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies and company standards.

Coordinate with maintenance to schedule and oversee equipment repairs, ensuring optimal uptime and reliability.

Analyze processes and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to drive continuous improvement.

Plan and organize production schedules to maximize equipment performance and workforce efficiency.

Oversee production inventory accuracy, including physical counts and inventory adjustments.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop employees.

Solid computer skills and mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing setting.

Experience with PLCs, robotics, or automated systems is a plus.

A growth mindset and desire to build a long-term career with General Shale.

Higher education and/or relevant supervisory or manufacturing experience.

Why General Shale: This is a leadership role offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement within a stable, industry-leading organization

Learn more about General Shale and our portfolio of masonry and building solutions at www.generalshale.com.

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Preferred

• 1-2 years: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)