Production Supervisor

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our US shift, ensuring daily production targets are met through strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving.

You will coordinate with Maintenance, Onsite IT, and external partners to maximize system up-time, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1-3 years in manufacturing or automated warehouse.
• Preferred: Associate degree with 3-5 years in light industry.
• Experience as autonomous shift leader.
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations team across a shift and manage daily tasks.
• Maintain safety-first mindset and enforce OSHA policies.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to perform planned and preventive maintenance.
• Escalate employee and maintenance issues as the first point of contact.
• Use reports to drive continuous improvement in system performance.
• Schedule staff and coordinate tasks with stakeholders.

Skills

Lead technicians

Automated systems

PLC control

480 VAC

Problem solving

multitask

MS Office

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily production targets are met through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. Acting as a front-line manager, the Team Lead will provide direct instruction and guidance to system operators while partnering with Maintenance, Onsite IT, Corporate remote technical support and external partners to ensure system up-time. Supervisors are the first point of escalation for a broad range of employee and system issues and must be able to multitask in the face of pressure and deadlines.

Salary Range: $65k-$75k Supervisory Responsibilities:

Front line Manager for our Operations team, covering a shift

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct all actions with and inspire among all colleagues aSafety-Firstmindset
• Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA
• Lead by example through results-focused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching
• Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and maintenance issues
• Execute on planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities under direction of Maintenance Manager
• Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance
• Ensure maintenance process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs
• Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
• Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around preventive maintenance and system enhancements
• Coordinate with Production Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of planned, preventive, and ad hoc maintenance activities
• Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of ElectroMechanical technicians
• Strong understanding of automated material handling systems
• Robust experience with 480 VAC, PLC control systems, and electromechanical systems
• Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety guidelines

Education and Experience:

• Required: High school diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, automated warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years' experience in a light industry, continuous flow manufacturing, automated warehouse, or related environment
• Experience working as an autonomous shift leader
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at heights of 80-100 feet
• Ability to adapt to a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from +34 degrees to -15 degrees
• Ability to lift and carry materials/equipment necessary to do the job
• Ability to walk/stand during a designated shift
• Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds
• Occasional travel within North America may be required to undergo training and/or support sister sites; rare international travel may be necessary in support of company-wide initiatives
• Must be able to work all shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available by phone 24/7 in the event of irregular operations and/or escalation

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment:Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth:Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits:WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more!

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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