Production Supervisor

Allient; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead shop staff in a manufacturing setting. You will plan and assign work, enforce policies, and drive improvements in methods and procedures.

The role emphasizes lean/AST participation, safety, and quality control, with a focus on coordinating resources for time-sensitive projects and maintaining a well-organized 5S environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing or related field is required or preferred.
• 3–8 years of supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to motivate a cross-functional team.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Directs all production staff, assigns tasks, and communicates job expectations.
• Generates production plans and resource schedules; reports plans to Production/Operations Manager.
• Ensures adherence to production, productivity, and quality standards.
• Supports lean/AST initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Manages assembly resources for time-sensitive projects and communicates conflicts to management.
• Maintains quality control procedures and ensures products meet standards.
• Promotes a safe, 5S-compliant workplace and possible equipment maintenance oversight.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

5S program

Job description

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team in Tulsa, Oklahoma! The Production Supervisor oversees shop employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Directs all production staff including effectively assigning tasks, communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Generates production plans and resource scheduling based on staffing, deadlines, materials and equipment and report those plans regularly to Production/Operations Manager.
• Meets production operational standards by implementing production, productivity, and quality standards.
• Improves workflow by eliminating stoppages; analyzing delays; trying new methods while utilizing continuous improvement methods and strategic planning.
• Manages demands on assembly resources for time sensitive projects with respect to other work, bringing to management’s attention conflicts that will compromise quality or timeliness of delivery.
• Maintains Quality Control Procedures; sets and monitors product standards to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
• Actively participates in and support lean/AST activities.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment through the use of the 5S program.
• May demonstrate and/or perform production activities to meet demand or coach employees.
• May oversee facilities and maintenance responsibilities for the location as required.
• Associate’s Degree in a manufacturing related discipline, Bachelors preferred.
• 3 – 8 years of supervisory experience in a production environment is desired.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a constructive member of a cross-functional team, sharing product and company knowledge as needed.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Strong interpersonal skills; able to inspire and motivate.
• Root cause analysis, problem identification, and resolution skills

Physical Demands:

• The role is mostly office-based but does spend considerable time standing and walking on the production floor.
• May be required to operate a computer, other office devices, as well as some machinery on the production floor.
• Occasionally may have to lift and/or transport items weighing between 10 and 40 pounds.
• Predominately office environment with occasional exposure to the production floor.
• While on the production floor, employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts and may be required to put on precautionary, protective wear such as goggles.

*To learn more about Allient, visit our website at www.Allient.com

*Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.