Production Supervisor

Factory Motor Parts Co; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory Motor Parts Co in Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team and manage daily production schedules ensuring on-time customer ship dates.

You will work with purchasing, shipping, and sales to align on orders, maintain inventory levels, and guarantee quality finishes with correct materials and mix ratios. This role requires hands-on supervision of up to six staff, strong problem-solving, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading manufacturing teams
• Forklift operation ability
• 1-2 years supervisory experience
• Experience with order management software and MS Office
• Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules to meet customer ship dates and maintain inventory.
• Prepare reports on production efficiency, material usage, and inventory levels; ensure proper documentation of quality measurements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Shipping, and Sales teams to align on orders and timelines.
• Ensure finished goods are produced with correct materials and mix ratio within quality specs.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Supervise up to 6 employees, providing motivation and guidance.
• Work with Maintenance Technician to minimize downtime and keep equipment operational.
• Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards; enforce company policies.
• Communicate obstacles to Plant Manager and escalate as needed.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Problem solving

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Creating and managing production schedule within software application to ensure that customer ship dates are achieved and inventory is available. This includes scheduling of equipment and supplies to production and staff to responsibilities.
• Prepare and manage reports related to production efficiencies, raw materials needed and inventory levels. Ensure employees are completing written documentation of production and quality measurements.
• Works closely with purchasing, shipping and sales order team members.
• Ensure finished goods are being made with correct materials, correct mix ratio, and the product is within quality parameters.
• Work with Plant Manager to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained.
• Supervise a team of up to 6 employees and provide motivation, support and guidance.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Technician to ensure production equipment is operational and downtime is minimized.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance standards are being followed.
• Comply and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Communicate problems or obstacles to Plant Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of leading manufacturing teams.
• Ability to Drive Forklift.
• 1-2 years of previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to operate applications and order management software including proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to problem solve and escape issues when needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a manufacturing setting with machinery. Physical essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: standing or sitting for long periods of time, bending, reaching, and moving around machinery. Lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Ability to consistently work in extreme temperatures.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer.

An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.