Production Supervisor

Cedrela Talent; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedrela Talent in San Juan, Puerto Rico, invites applications for a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will oversee production teams, coordinate resources, and drive continuous improvement to meet plant objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field, has 5–7 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, and demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with reporting tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and targets are met.
• Lead and develop production personnel through coaching, training, and feedback to build a high-performing team.
• Monitor production processes, equipment utilization, material flow, and staffing to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational, quality, and material issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing, process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity gains.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Analyze performance metrics and data to identify improvement opportunities and support business objectives.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration / Engineering / Operations Management)

Job description

San Juan, United States | Posted on 06/01/2026

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are consistently achieved. This role oversees production teams, coordinates resources, and drives continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with established standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and operational targets are met.
• Lead and develop production personnel by providing coaching, training, performance feedback, and support to foster a high-performing team environment.
• Monitor production processes, equipment utilization, material flow, and workforce allocation to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational, quality, and material-related issues while implementing effective corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity enhancement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, operational procedures, workplace safety requirements, and company policies.
• Analyze performance metrics and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and support business objectives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning across the operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in business applications and reporting tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Exposure to quality management systems, process improvement methodologies, and lean manufacturing principles is highly desirable.
• Leadership and team development
• Active listening and effective communication
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
• Operational planning and coordination
• Employee engagement and performance management