Production Supervisor - Intermediate

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage small work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role involves ensuring safety, meeting production goals, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and develop teams. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience in a similar environment. The position requires flexibility to work any shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production plan is met and drive continuous improvement activities.
• Understand losses during the shift and improve Zone performance.
• Manage absenteeism and train teams.

Skills

Excellent organization

Written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple projects

Coaching/mentoring

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Full time

Trenton, United States | Posted on 01/07/2026

Overview

The Production Supervisor - Intermediate is responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyze issues with other roles, drive and implement continuous improvement activities and sustain solutions inside the Zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, lead the team to improve safety in the area and enforce the use of mandated safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities and improve Zone performance.
• Proactively analyze quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritize quality issues and properly guide Team Leaders.
• Ensure the right allocation of people on the line, manage absenteeism, train and build teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead Kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 2 or more years of experience in supervision in a high volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs.