Production Supervisor: Lead Lean Manufacturing & Quality

Advanced Exhaust Solutions; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Exhaust Solutions seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, oversee shift work, and ensure safe, on-time production that meets quality standards. You will manage labor, material flow, and reporting in ERP, while driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, 2+ years supervisory experience, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office. Exempt status and relocation not stated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years manufacturing or production experience.
• 2+ years supervisory or production team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Global Shop preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production reporting.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, drawings, and schedules; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality requirements, and Lean Manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities within assigned departments or shifts.
• Execute production schedules to meet quality, quantity, and delivery requirements.
• Assign personnel and balance workloads based on skills, staffing, and production priorities.
• Coordinate priorities and material needs with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Ensure employees follow current work instructions, drawings, routings, and approved processes.
• Monitor output, labor utilization, downtime, and schedule attainment; address production constraints promptly.
• Maintain accurate production, labor, scrap, and inventory transactions in the ERP system.
• Enforce company safety procedures, required protective equipment, and safe work practices.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and support 5S and routine safety inspections.
• Ensure required in-process inspections and quality checks are completed and documented.
• Identify and contain nonconforming product in coordination with Quality; prevent unintended use or shipment.
• Report and respond to safety incidents, quality concerns, and production risks promptly.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance with Maintenance to support reliable production.
• Verify personnel are trained and authorized for assigned equipment and tasks.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop production personnel.
• Conduct daily communication meetings to review safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Set daily priorities, monitor workload, and coordinate staffing and overtime needs.
• Hold employees accountable to safety, quality, productivity, and attendance expectations.
• Perform employee evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and address performance concerns under company procedures.
• Assist in hiring and onboarding new employees; maintain training and cross-training plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, capacity, and material flow.
• Work with Engineering to develop and maintain standardized work instructions.
• Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and unnecessary handling.
• Use production data to track improvement results and sustain effective changes.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and employee improvement suggestions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement assigned corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Global Shop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Exhaust Solutions seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, oversee shift work, and ensure safe, on-time production that meets quality standards. You will manage labor, material flow, and reporting in ERP, while driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, 2+ years supervisory experience, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office. Exempt status and relocation not stated.