Production Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics; Cochran (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics in Cochran, GA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations. You will supervise Production Line Leads, coordinate with warehouse and demand planning, and ensure targets are met while developing employees for long-term success.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in manufacturing or logistics, strong Lean problem-solving, proficiency with Excel, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or related ops.
• Experience supervising production teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Lean methodologies experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Experience using production data and metrics.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Experience with safety programs and GMPs preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain preferred.
• Experience with Nulogy PackManager is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Line Leads and production employees.
• Oversee daily production schedules, staffing, workflow, and execution.
• Coordinate with warehouse ops and demand planners to meet goals.
• Troubleshoot floor issues and remove productivity obstacles.
• Monitor production performance and key metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety, SOPs, GMPs, and quality standards.
• Conduct coaching, performance discussions, and accountability.
• Partner across departments to support business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Foster a safe, team-oriented culture focused on quality.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean

Safety

Quality systems

Excel

Team development

Data-driven

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

Nulogy PackManager

MS Office

Job description

Production Supervisor – Manufacturing Operations

Cochran, GA
$68,000-$78,000 Salary
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Approximately 6:30 AM-4:00 PM
Growth Opportunity to Production Manager

Lead People. Drive Production. Build a Career.

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations at our Cochran facility. This role oversees Production Line Leads, coordinates with warehouse and demand planning teams, ensures production targets are achieved, and develops employees for long-term success.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, or logistics environment and enjoys coaching teams while driving safety, quality, and productivity.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Line Leads and production employees
• Oversee daily production schedules, staffing, workflow, and operational execution
• Coordinate with warehouse operations and demand planners to ensure production goals are met
• Troubleshoot production floor issues and remove obstacles affecting productivity
• Monitor production performance and key operational metrics
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, SOPs, GMPs, quality standards, and company procedures
• Conduct employee coaching, performance discussions, and accountability conversations
• Partner with Human Resources, Safety, Quality, Logistics, and Operations teams to support business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and performance

What We're Looking For

• 2-3 years of previous leadership experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations
• Experience supervising employees, team leads, or production teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities using Lean methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using production data and metrics to drive results
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel
• Experience with safety programs, quality systems, GMPs, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
• 2-3 years of experience using a high-powered warehouse management system
• Previous experience with Nulogy PackManager is a plus

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with moving machinery and equipment
• Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 30 pounds
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled facility with seasonal temperature variations
• Occasional overtime, weekends, or additional hours as needed to meet production demands

Why Join Gilmer?

Competitive salary and incentive bonus opportunity
Career path to Production Manager
Stable and growing organization
Leadership development opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program