Production Supervisor - Lean, Safety & ISO Expert

Dover Corp; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

OPW, part of Dover Corp, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the daily production floor with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. You will monitor output, plan resources, and ensure accurate inventory movement while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, and proficiency in lean tools and problem-solving methods (5-Why, 8D, A3). Familiarity with AS400 or Shop Floor Plus is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in supervisory role.
• Experience using lean tools and methodologies.
• Proficient in problem solving: 5-Why, 8D, A3.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Familiar with production systems like AS400 or Shop Floor Plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct production floor activities to maximize productivity while upholding safety and quality.
• Inspect products to verify standards and specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs.
• Conduct daily safety GEMBA and ensure ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance.
• Provide leadership to 30+ production team members; train, evaluate, and engage staff.
• Manage weekly production schedule and monitor KPIs to improve efficiency.
• Ensure timely reporting of accidents and take corrective action.

Skills

Production supervision

Lean continuous improvement

Problem solving (5-Why, 8D, A3)

Quality and safety awareness

Team leadership & coaching

KPIs management

Auditing & training

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 compliance

Gemba walking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AS400

Shop Floor Plus

Job description

OPW, part of Dover Corp, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the daily production floor with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. You will monitor output, plan resources, and ensure accurate inventory movement while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, and proficiency in lean tools and problem-solving methods (5-Why, 8D, A3). Familiarity with AS400 or Shop Floor Plus is preferred.