Production Supervisor: Lean Leader & Team Coach

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

Disability

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Hospital indemnity

Identity protection

Pet insurance

Education reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Potential annual bonus

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in an assigned area, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products.

You will supervise production personnel, coordinate workflow, and drive continuous improvement across departments. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on lean manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to plan, schedule, and monitor performance against KPIs while promoting a culture of

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams and supervising manufacturing operations.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement.
• Strong safety awareness and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate production employees to maximize the quality and engagement.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for results.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and train employees as needed.
• Promote a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication, and continuous learning.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet production goals.
• Monitor departmental performance and adjust resources as necessary to achieve productivity targets.
• Manage production schedules, work orders, labor requirements, and material availability to ensure efficient workflow.
• Coordinate activities between assigned departments.
• Lead daily production team meetings and communicate priorities, goals, and operational updates.
• Ensure products meet all quality standards and customer specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to equipment, processes, material flow, and facility layout.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor results.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to reduce defects and improve manufacturing processes.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and identifying root causes of recurring problems.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and production planning.
• Communicate company objectives, policy changes, production results, and operational concerns effectively.
• Prepare and distribute production, maintenance, safety, and project status reports.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Keep management informed regarding production performance, staffing needs, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Actively promotes plant safety improvement and programs including STOP Audits and operator safety checklists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in an assigned area, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products.

You will supervise production personnel, coordinate workflow, and drive continuous improvement across departments. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on lean manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to plan, schedule, and monitor performance against KPIs while promoting a culture of