Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Crenlo Engineered Cabs; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs in Rochester, MN seeks a high-output Production Supervisor to drive daily production results and continuous improvement within our Manufacturing team. You will own line performance — safety, quality, delivery, efficiency and material flow — through disciplined execution and accountable leadership.

This role requires hands-on floor presence, real-time decision making, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Materials to meet targets

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams with a focus on safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage material flow and maintain inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Own daily schedule attainment with no surprises.
• Drive labor efficiency through proper staffing, line balance, and waste elimination.
• Maintain material flow and inventory accuracy with real-time transactions.
• Lead cross-functional execution with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Materials.
• Enforce safety standards with zero tolerance for unsafe behavior.
• Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Standard work

Waste elimination

Welding and fabrication

Production metrics (efficiency, output

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle EBS)

Job description

Summary

Crenlo is seeking a high-output Production Supervisor to drive daily production results and continuous improvement within our Manufacturing team. This role is responsible for owning line performance — safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and material flow — and delivering results through disciplined execution, problem solving, and accountability.

Salary Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $75,747 - $91,066 annually.

The Production Supervisor Is Expected To

• Run the floor, not observe it
• Identify problems early and solve them fast
• Drive both hourly teams and salaried support functions to deliver results
• Maintain control of materials, inventory accuracy, and system transactions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (What You Will Be Measured On)

Safety

• Enforce safety standards with zero tolerance for unsafe behavior
• Act immediately to correct hazards and drive a proactive safety culture

Production Execution

• Own daily schedule attainment with no surprises
• Adjust labor and priorities in real time to maintain flow and hit targets

Labor Efficiency

• Drive labor efficiency through proper staffing, line balance, and waste elimination
• Continuously improve Direct Labor Efficiency through disciplined execution

Floor Leadership

• Maintain a strong, visible presence on the production floor
• Identify issues early and act immediately to prevent disruption

Problem Solving

• Lead root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions
• Eliminate recurring issues instead of managing symptoms

Accountability

• Hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, and quality
• Coach, train, and take corrective action when standard are not met

Cross-Functional Execution

• Drive urgency and follow-through from Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Materials
• Escalate and resolve issues that impact production without delay

Material Flow and Inventory Control

• Own material flow and inventory accuracy with no production loss due to system or inventory errors
• Ensure accurate, real-time material transactions including receipts, moves, issues, and completions
• Maintain alignment between physical inventory and ERP system records
• Prevent disruptions caused by shortages, mis-picks, or inaccurate inventory

Continuous Improvement

• Implement measurable improvements to cost, quality, and throughput
• Execute lean manufacturing principles to improve flow and eliminate waste

Workforce Development

• Build and maintain a cross-trained team with no single points of failure
• Facilitate training, coaching, and performance development

Standards and Discipline

• Enforce high expectations for housekeeping, organization, and discipline
• Maintain a clean, controlled, and efficient work environment

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently meets or exceeds production targets
• Improves efficiency, throughput, and cost performance over time
• Maintains high inventory accuracy with no production disruptions tied to material issues
• Builds a team that performs with minimal supervision
• Eliminates recurring issues through root cause problem solving
• Creates a culture of accountability and urgency

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing experience including Kaizen, standard work, and waste elimination
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience with production metrics such as efficiency, throughput, and scrap
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or similar ERP systems

WHO YOU ARE (Non-Negotiables)

• Self-driven and does not wait to be told what to do
• Accountable and owns results, good or bad
• Direct and communicates clearly while setting expectations
• Resilient and performs under pressure
• Results-oriented and focused on outcomes, not activity

Who Will Struggle In This Role

• Avoids confrontation or accountability
• Relies on others to solve problems
• Hesitates to make decisions in real time
• Accepts missed targets as normal

What Top Performers Do Differently

• Run the floor constantly, not from a desk
• Identify and act on issues before they impact production
• Push both hourly and salaried teams to deliver results
• Improve the process every week, not just maintain it
• Build teams that perform even when they are not present

Working Conditions/Other

• Work Hours/Status:
• The 2nd shift includes Monday - Friday 3:00pm – 1:30am.
• Willingness to work every other Saturday during high-demand periods to support production requirements and meet customer commitments

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Information

We are dedicated to the belief that people are our most important asset. In filling job openings every effort is expended to find candidates within Crenlo, its divisions or subsidiaries. Employee development, opportunity to grow and continuing to evolve both as an employee and as a company are instrumental to our success. We encourage employees to inquire about open positions and apply to those that help further their career goals.

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.