Production Supervisor: Lead Safety, Quality & Team

H. T. PROF Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts to lead a manufacturing team. You will supervise staff, organize workflow, ensure safety, and uphold quality standards to meet daily production goals.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. You will coach, train, and develop employees while maintaining a safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign personnel to complete the production plan.
• Coach, counsel, and discipline staff; set expectations.
• Orient, train, and develop staff for growth.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring processes and equipment.
• Spend 50% of time in direct labor.
• Identify and address safety hazards in operations.
• Act as quality inspector and enforce standards.
• Ensure materials are available for production teams.
• Provide production performance data and reports.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Foster cooperation across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

3+ years manufacturing experience

3+ years supervisory experience

Job description

H. T. PROF Group in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts to lead a manufacturing team. You will supervise staff, organize workflow, ensure safety, and uphold quality standards to meet daily production goals.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. You will coach, train, and develop employees while maintaining a safe, efficient operation.