Production Supervisor

Elevate Human Capital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital seeks a Production Supervisor in the Shreveport, LA area to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while leading a team of production workers.

You will coordinate workflows, monitor performance, and ensure schedules are met. The role involves SOP adherence and partnering with quality, maintenance, and engineering to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and documents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and coordinate activities of production team members.
• Ensure production schedules are met and adjust workloads to meet targets.
• Monitor product quality, process efficiency, and safety compliance.
• Train and mentor production staff and enforce SOPs.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering to resolve issues.
• Maintain production records, downtime reports, and incident documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize productivity and reduce waste.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and promote a safety culture.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving for issues.
• Manage attendance, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Technical reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

EHC is currently looking for aProduction Supervisor for a client in the Shreveport, LA area.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the production floor to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity. This role is responsible for supervising a team of production workers, coordinating workflow, monitoring performance, and ensuring that production goals and standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, lead, and coordinate activities of production team members
• Ensure production schedules are met and adjust workloads as needed to meet targets
• Monitor product quality, process efficiency, and compliance with safety and company policies
• Train and mentor production staff; ensure team members follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Collaborate with quality control, maintenance, and engineering to resolve production issues
• Maintain accurate production records and reports, including shift logs, downtime reports, and incident documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and reduce waste
• Enforce health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving for process or product issues
• Manage employee attendance, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions when necessary

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of production workflows, lean manufacturing, and quality systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production management software (e.g., ERP/MRP systems)

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50lbs and work in a factory environment with varying temperatures as well as noise levels
• May be required to work flexible hours, including nights or weekends, depending on production needs