Production Supervisor (1st Shift) – Growth Plant

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) to lead operations at our new secondary location south of Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on safe, efficient production, supervising a team, and coordinating with planners to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing with 1-2 years in supervision, strong leadership, and experience with lean principles. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, including the ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, management, and other departments.
• Ability to quickly assess situations, identify problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP

Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and conduct safety training as needed.
• Supervise Production Staff: Manage and supervise a team of production workers, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and development opportunities.
• Production Planning: Work with production planners to organize workflow, establish priorities, and ensure that production schedules are met.
• Quality Control: Monitor the production process to ensure products meet quality standards and address any issues that arise to maintain product quality.
• Inventory Management: Ensure that raw materials and supplies are available for production and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and arrange for repairs or replacements as necessary
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in the production process and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and quality issues, and prepare reports for management.
• Problem Solving: Quickly identify and resolve production issues, whether related to machinery, staffing, or supply chain problems.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) to lead operations at our new secondary location south of Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on safe, efficient production, supervising a team, and coordinating with planners to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing with 1-2 years in supervision, strong leadership, and experience with lean principles. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is preferred.