Production Supervisor: Lead Ops & Safety Excellence

Hendrickson; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson seeks a production supervisor to oversee hourly staff and manage manufacturing and distribution processes on the plant floor. You will lead shift meetings, enforce safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement while meeting production schedules and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing, familiarity with quality systems, and the ability to coach teams toward reliable, cost-efficient output.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or Engineering or the equivalent in practical experience and/or specialized training preferred.
• 1-year experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• 1-3 Years Practical Experiences In a Manufacturing Environment Preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes.
• Working knowledge of various safety programs and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with Quality systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to hourly employees on assigned shift.
• Track attendance, schedule vacations, ensure compliance to the employee handbook.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate production levels and performance.
• Supervise daily staffing and output to meet planned productivity levels.
• Motivate and set expectations for hourly and temporary personnel.
• Ensure training and tools are available for staff; hold them accountable.
• Supervise production to meet customer specs and minimize scrap and delays.
• Participate in problem solving to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Oversee safety by ensuring PPE and safety devices are used and incidents reported.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Safety programs

OSHA regulations

Quality systems

Process improvement

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Hendrickson seeks a production supervisor to oversee hourly staff and manage manufacturing and distribution processes on the plant floor. You will lead shift meetings, enforce safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement while meeting production schedules and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing, familiarity with quality systems, and the ability to coach teams toward reliable, cost-efficient output.