Production Supervisor: Lean Ops & Continuous Improvement

Ward Leonard.; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Leonard LLC seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily shop floor operations, drive improvements, and ensure safe, efficient production that meets customer requirements. The role emphasizes ERP-driven scheduling, data accuracy, and collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, 5+ years in manufacturing, and hands-on experience with ERP systems to optimize capacity and throughput.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling and resource management.
• Hands-on ERP experience for scheduling and capacity planning (e.g., Visual).
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, Routers, and Engineering Change Notices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations to ensure quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in morale, discipline, cleanliness, and cross-training.
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints using ERP, scheduling tools, and capacity analysis.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to meet work orders.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to refine Routers, BOMs, and ECNs.
• Ensure accurate manufacturing data entry and reporting.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Quality & safety awareness

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or trade school

Tools

ERP systems

BOMs/Routers interpretation

Job description

Ward Leonard LLC seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily shop floor operations, drive improvements, and ensure safe, efficient production that meets customer requirements. The role emphasizes ERP-driven scheduling, data accuracy, and collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, 5+ years in manufacturing, and hands-on experience with ERP systems to optimize capacity and throughput.