Production Supervisor — Path to Operations Manager

Recycling Management Resources LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilmington Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to support day-to-day plant operations at Haw River, NC. This role drives production, safety, and maintenance plans while leading shift-based teams. It is a developmental position designed to prepare individuals for future Operations Manager responsibilities.

Reports to the General Manager. Key duties include enforcing safety protocols, coordinating daily production plans, and coaching operators to improve performance, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of operations or manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce and model safety culture on all shift activities.
• Develop and drive daily production plans with the Operations Manager.
• Monitor shift performance to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Identify and escalate production issues in real time.
• Ensure proper staffing and attendance on shift; supervise operators and labor.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to improve performance; help train staff.
• Support maintenance, equipment inspections, and downtime reduction.
• Track production output and quality; support material flow and inventory awareness.
• Provide timely updates on shift performance; participate in daily shift meetings; collect data for metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Wilmington Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to support day-to-day plant operations at Haw River, NC. This role drives production, safety, and maintenance plans while leading shift-based teams. It is a developmental position designed to prepare individuals for future Operations Manager responsibilities.

Reports to the General Manager. Key duties include enforcing safety protocols, coordinating daily production plans, and coaching operators to improve performance, with a focus on