Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Lozier; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus potential

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Onsite Health Clinic

Relocation benefits available

Job summary

Lozier produces shelving and storage solutions, driving a 10-hour shift culture with strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency. The Production Supervisor oversees daily operations, leads cross-functional teams, and champions continuous improvement using SQDCM methodologies.

The role emphasizes lean practices, team leadership, and adherence to ISO 9000/APQP standards while maintaining inventory accuracy and on-time delivery across production lines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is required.
• Bachelor degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or equivalent if degreed.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or equivalent if non-degreed.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• If no lead/supervisory experience, internal leadership training may fulfill this.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MES and WMS platforms.
• Intermediate PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Fluency with lean manufacturing or warehouse practices (5S, visual management, standard work).
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Proven experience utilizing SQDCM models to lead and unify teams.
• Analytical/quantitative problem resolution.
• Ability to recognize waste/losses and identify solutions to reduce or minimize losses.
• Ability to work as a team across all functionalities of the business.
• Understanding production planning, scheduling, and execution, including capacity planning.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Capable of operating within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Bi lingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to meet SQDCM goals and performance metrics.
• Supervise teams to achieve OEE, order accuracy, labor efficiency, and downtime targets.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards (ISO 9000, APQP) and delivery commitments.
• Maintain and administer local policies for production floor compliance.
• Collaborate across departments to support operational objectives.
• Monitor inventory accuracy via cycle counts and ERP/WMS systems.
• Assist workforce planning, scheduling, and training for coverage.
• Lead lean initiatives and root cause investigations for continuous improvement.
• Track KPIs and report area performance; identify trends in real time.
• Analyze SCADA data to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Maintain records of production, labor, downtime, and incidents.
• Support equipment maintenance and readiness of assets.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, respectful culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Lean manufacturing

SQDCM

ERP/MES

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MES platforms

WMS platforms

SCADA systems

ISO 9000

APQP

Six Sigma

Job description

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build. For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• Additional second shift hourly shift differential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
• Monday thru Thursday schedule, supporting 10 hour shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within a designated area to ensure execution of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) objectives. This role directly supervises teams, ensuring efficient material flow, operational effectiveness, and accurate order fulfillment. The Production Supervisor works collaboratively across departments to establish and maintain a positive employee relations environment, implement process improvements, uphold company standards, and promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – (depending on area of assignment)

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Supervise working teams to meet daily operational goals and performance metrics including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), order accuracy, labor efficiency, and downtime.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards such as ISO 9000 and advanced product quality planning (APQP), and delivery commitments through daily oversight and coaching.
• Maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day-to-day operating requirements ensuring that all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported and followed on the production floor.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align support for operational objectives.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, proper storage, and use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and/or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Assist in workforce planning, scheduling, and training to ensure labor coverage and team readiness.
• Participate in and lead lean initiatives, root cause investigations, and structured problem-solving efforts to drive continuous improvement.
• Track and report area performance using established key performance indicators (KPIs); identify and act on trends and anomalies in real time.
• Analyze real-time and historical supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization is valuable.
• Conduct regular process checks and audits to ensure standards are met and issues are escalated or resolved quickly.
• Maintain accurate records of production, labor, downtime, and incident reporting as required.
• Support the maintenance and readiness of operational equipment, including warehouse vehicles or production machinery.
• Foster a high-performance environment built on clear expectations, accountability, respect, and development utilizing SQDCM models.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support special projects, cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functional improvement teams as assigned.
• Assist with warehouse layout adjustments, material handling strategies, or production line balancing.
• May participate in union-related matters or bargaining support, depending on location and assignment.
• Contribute to community engagement or wellness initiatives as part of company culture.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is required.
• Education: Bachelor degree in manufacturing, logistics, business, technical discipline, or another related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if degreed.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment or other equivalent experience, if non-degreed.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience: If no lead or supervisory experience, successful completion of the internal leadership training program will fulfill this requirement.
• Required Skills: Working knowledge of ERP/MES and WMS platforms.
• Required Skills: Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Required Skills: Fluency with lean manufacturing or warehouse practices (5S, visual management, standard work).
• Required Skills: Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Required Skills: Proven experience utilizing SQDCM models to lead and unify teams.
• Required Skills: Analytical/quantitative problem resolution.
• Required Skills: Ability to recognize waste/losses and identify solution to reduce or minimize losses.
• Required Skills: Ability to work as a team across all functionalities of the business.
• Required Skills: Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and execution, including capacity planning.
• Required Skills: Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Required Skills: Capable of operating within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with SCADA, ASRS, or RF technology.
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of ISO 9000, APQP, Six Sigma.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with aligning process capability to internal or external customer requirements.
• Preferred Skills: Experience in union environments is a plus.
• Preferred Skills: Bilingual skills.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to navigate manufacturing environments, including frequent walking, standing, and exposure to machinery.
• Requires frequent floor presence, including walking, standing, and collaboration with shift teams.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment or manufacturing tools as needed.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for using measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule depending on production needs.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service since 1956.