Production Supervisor

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time employment

Leadership development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing and material handling in a production environment. You will supervise employees, ensure production goals, promote safety, maintain quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include a minimum of five years in manufacturing with supervisory experience. Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills are essential; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees and achieve operational results.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production and/or material handling operations to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and support employees in achieving performance goals.
• Train, coach, cross-train, and develop team members.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and other employee-related processes.
• Promote employee engagement and maintain a positive work environment.
• Monitor quality, productivity, delivery, and operational performance metrics.
• Maintain production tracking systems and ensure timely follow-up on production issues.
• Lead and support process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with employees, managers, and support departments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Conduct safety training, support incident investigations, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, and waste reduction projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Safety management

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Lean manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing and material handling operations in a production environment. This position is responsible for supervising employees, ensuring production goals are met, promoting workplace safety, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties

• Supervise daily production and/or material handling operations to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and support employees in achieving performance goals
• Train, coach, cross-train, and develop team members
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and other employee-related processes
• Promote employee engagement and maintain a positive work environment
• Monitor quality, productivity, delivery, and operational performance metrics
• Maintain production tracking systems and ensure timely follow-up on production issues
• Lead and support process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Communicate effectively with employees, managers, and support departments
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards
• Conduct safety training, support incident investigations, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, and waste reduction projects
• Perform additional supervisory and operational duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees and achieve operational results
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards, OSHA regulations, and Lean Manufacturing principles
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Skills & Abilities

• Team leadership and employee development
• Production planning and workflow management
• Continuous improvement and process optimization
• Conflict resolution and decision-making
• Safety and quality management
• Performance management and accountability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production facility during the workday
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery and equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials as required
• Ability to safely perform supervisory responsibilities on the production floor

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday through Thursday
• Hours: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Overtime on Fridays as needed

Benefits of the Position

• Stable full-time employment
• Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Career growth and advancement opportunities