Production Supervisor

Spherion Staffing Tulsa; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced night shift Production Supervisor in Tulsa, OK to oversee manufacturing operations. The role requires hands-on supervision in painting or powder coating and experience with sheet metal production.

You will lead production staff, coordinate workflows, and ensure safety and quality. The ideal candidate will drive production schedules, monitor performance, and collaborate across departments to maintain a clean, efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on painting and/or powder coating experience required.
• Experience with sheet metal production processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations across paint/powder coating and sheet metal departments.
• Lead production staff, assign tasks, and meet production goals and deadlines.
• Provide guidance on painting, coating, surface prep, and equipment operation.
• Coordinate schedules, staffing, and workflow to maintain efficiency.
• Monitor quality, inspect finished work, and address defects.
• Enforce safety procedures and PPE usage; ensure housekeeping.
• Train employees on processes, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Painting/powder coating

Sheet metal production

Production scheduling

Quality control

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We're seeking an experienced night shift Production Supervisor to oversee production operations for an established manufacturing company in Tulsa, OK.

The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, hands-on knowledge of industrial painting or powder coating, and experience with sheet metal production. This position will be responsible for leading production employees, coordinating workflow, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring operations run safely and efficiently.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily operations across the paint/powder coating and sheet metal departments
• Lead production employees, assign tasks, and ensure production goals and deadlines are met
• Provide technical guidance on painting, powder coating, surface preparation, and equipment operation
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing, and workflow to maintain efficiency
• Monitor product quality, inspect finished work, and address defects or inconsistencies
• Identify and resolve production delays, equipment issues, and operational challenges
• Enforce company safety procedures, operating standards, and proper PPE usage
• Train employees on production processes, equipment, quality standards, and safe work practices
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and performance while communicating concerns to management
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain smooth operations and a clean, organized workplace

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Hands-on industrial painting and/or powder coating experience required
• Experience with sheet metal manufacturing and production processes required
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, quality control, and workplace safety
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production issues
• Excellent communication, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment