Production Supervisor: Lead Safe, High-Quality Manufacturing

IKO North America; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

Short-term disability

401k Match

Paid vacation

Floating days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards and Recognition

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Perks & Discounts

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Maryland is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production staff in a safety-sensitive role focused on delivering high-quality products while meeting environmental and process requirements.

The role emphasizes effective leadership, employee engagement, and consistent execution of plant standards. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $80,000–$85,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent hands-on supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Proven ability to lead people effectively, make decisions, and influence positive behavior.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with timekeeping systems and managing employee schedules.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to production employees to meet safety, quality, and production goals
• Promote a strong safety culture by leading safety discussions, encouraging safe behaviors, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures
• Train, coach, and develop employees using Standard Work Instructions (SWI), SOPs, and work instructions; identify training needs and support ongoing development
• Address employee concerns, conflicts, and performance issues promptly while reinforcing IKO values and expectations
• Evaluate employee performance regularly and provide coaching and feedback to support continuous improvement
• Complete and maintain required documentation, including production reports, metrics, checklists, timecards, absences, and incident investigations
• Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, supervisors, maintenance, and cross-functional teams
• Participate in daily production meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational problem-solving
• Maintain strong 5S and housekeeping standards and coordinate with maintenance to report breakdowns and submit service requests
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships across departments and perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

People development

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent hands-on supervisory experience

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. in Maryland is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production staff in a safety-sensitive role focused on delivering high-quality products while meeting environmental and process requirements.

The role emphasizes effective leadership, employee engagement, and consistent execution of plant standards. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $80,000–$85,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for development.