Production Supervisor Job

Armstrong World Industries; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription drugs

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Parallel is seeking a Production Supervisor in Englewood, Colorado to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will oversee the full production cycle from raw materials to finished goods and partner with EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to achieve outcomes.

You will mentor Team Leads, drive cost reductions, improve product quality and customer satisfaction, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns accountability for safety, quality, service, and cost in manufacturing operations.
• Promotes and models safe work practices and environmental responsibility.
• Leads and supports safety initiatives in partnership with EH&S.
• Ensures employees receive proper training and support for safe and efficient production.
• Oversees all stages of production to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Drives initiatives to improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and service.
• Implements systems for continuous improvement in quality and service.
• Builds strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Sets performance expectations and ensures team accountability.
• Resolves production and personnel issues promptly and effectively.
• Develops Team Leads to manage daily operations independently.
• Uses systems to monitor performance, enhance communication, and support success.
• Fosters a problem‑solving culture alongside the Plant Manager.
• Coaches others to pursue excellence and align with plant and corporate goals.
• Communicates business needs and evolving performance expectations clearly.
• Recommends staffing and workflow changes to meet business demands.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain to manage schedules, materials, and vendor coordination.
• Supervises Team Leads, and hourly production staff.
• Manages work assignments, schedules, and timekeeping.
• Supports production activities including new product development, capital projects, and quality assurance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Timekeeping software

Job description

Primary location: Englewood, Colorado

Relocation offered: No

Employment status: Full-Time

Travel: No

Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$68,000 to $88,000” per year.

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance
• Vacation and sick time

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets customer expectations. This role oversees the entire production process—from raw material receipt to finished goods—while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost. The Production Supervisor fosters a culture of accountability and problem solving, and collaborates cross-functionally with EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality teams. By implementing effective systems and building strong relationships with employees, vendors, and customers, the Production Supervisor ensures operational excellence and supports strategic business goals.

What’s in it for you?

• Lead & Develop: Build and mentor a high-performing production team while shaping a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Drive Real Impact: Own safety, quality, service, and cost while leading meaningful continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Grow Your Career: Gain cross-functional exposure and opportunities to influence operations, new product development, and strategic business goals.

What will you do?

• Owns accountability for safety, quality, service, and cost in manufacturing operations.
• Promotes and models safe work practices and environmental responsibility.
• Leads and supports safety initiatives in partnership with EH&S.
• Ensures employees receive proper training and support for safe and efficient production.
• Oversees all stages of production to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Drives initiatives to improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and service.
• Implements systems for continuous improvement in quality and service.
• Builds strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Sets performance expectations and ensures team accountability.
• Resolves production and personnel issues promptly and effectively.
• Develops Team Leads to manage daily operations independently.
• Uses systems to monitor performance, enhance communication, and support success.
• Fosters a problem‑solving culture alongside the Plant Manager.
• Coaches others to pursue excellence and align with plant and corporate goals.
• Communicates business needs and evolving performance expectations clearly.
• Recommends staffing and workflow changes to meet business demands.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain to manage schedules, materials, and vendor coordination.
• Supervises Team Leads, and hourly production staff.
• Manages work assignments, schedules, and timekeeping.
• Supports production activities including new product development, capital projects, and quality assurance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong MS Office skills

What will make you successful?

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and timekeeping software.
• Knowledge of supply chain coordination and vendor management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to coach and mentor team leads
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Capable of driving cultural change and fostering a high-performance work environment.
• Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility; models personal and organizational leadership to deliver an effective safety process.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support production demands.Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with departments such as EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance.

What will make you stand out?

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related field.