Production Supervisor - Path to Operations Manager

Recycling Management Resources, LLC; Haw River (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilmington Group in Haw River, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day plant operations, lead shift-based teams, and drive safety, quality, and productivity standards. This developmental role prepares individuals for future Operations Manager responsibilities and reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities include developing daily production plans, supervising staff, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining customer material specifications while supporting data

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of operations or manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Accountability and execution mindset.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication.
• Time management.
• Commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce and model safety culture on all shift activities.
• Ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Document safety observations and incidents.
• Assist in development and drive execution of daily production plans.
• Monitor shift performance to ensure targets are met.
• Identify and elevate production issues in real time.
• Ensure proper staffing and attendance on shift.
• Supervise operators and general labor employees.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to improve performance.
• Support employee training and development.
• Escalate employee relations concerns appropriately.
• Ensure completion of routine equipment inspections.
• Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance needs.
• Support efforts to minimize downtime.
• Maintain understanding of customer material specifications.
• Assist in tracking production output and quality.
• Support material flow and inventory awareness.
• Provide timely updates on shift performance.
• Participate in daily shift meetings.
• Assist with data collection for operational metrics.

Skills

Operations experience

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Mechanical aptitude

Flexibility

Accountability

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Wilmington Group in Haw River, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day plant operations, lead shift-based teams, and drive safety, quality, and productivity standards. This developmental role prepares individuals for future Operations Manager responsibilities and reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities include developing daily production plans, supervising staff, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining customer material specifications while supporting data