Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Freudenberg Group; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc. in the United States seeks a production supervisor to lead, coach, and develop a team toward safety, quality, and on-time output.

The role focuses on optimizing schedules, monitoring performance, and adhering to standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of lean methods, and bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of production processes and equipment operation.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality control standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate production team members to achieve safety, quality, and output targets.
• Execute and monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing policies and proactively addressing risks.
• Quickly resolve operational issues, including equipment or workflow disruptions, to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain) to ensure smooth operations.
• Train and develop employees, supporting onboarding and ongoing skill growth.
• Communicate shift performance, challenges, and priorities through effective shift handoffs and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Manufacturing or related field

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and motivate production team members to achieve safety, quality, and output targets
• Execute and monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to standards
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing policies and proactively addressing risks
• Quickly resolve operational issues, including equipment or workflow disruptions, to minimize downtime
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain) to ensure smooth operations
• Train and develop employees, supporting onboarding and ongoing skill growth
• Communicate shift performance, challenges, and priorities through effective shift handoffs and reporting
• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of production processes and equipment operation.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality control standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

68,000

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.