Production Supervisor (1st Shift) - Leeds, AL

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

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in United States seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring targets, safety, and quality. A strong leader, you will manage a team, coordinate planning, and drive continuous improvement across our production lines.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in manufacturing with 1–2 years in supervision, plus familiarity with lean methods and SAP. Proficiency in MS Office and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years in manufacturing or production, with 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement is a plus.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and development abilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and train as needed.
• Supervise Production Staff: Lead and develop a team of production workers.
• Production Planning: Collaborate with planners to organize workflow and schedules.
• Quality Control: Monitor quality and address issues to maintain standards.
• Inventory Management: Manage raw materials and supplies for production.
• Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with maintenance to keep equipment functional.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Reporting: Maintain records of output, downtime, and quality metrics.
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve issues across machinery, staffing, or supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office

Safety Protocols

Production Planning

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The Production Supervisor will oversee the production process in a manufacturing facility, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining safety protocols and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to manage and motivate a team.

A Day In The Life

• 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.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-5 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

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.