Production Supervisor - Victor Stanley

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; Dunkirk (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Hospital indemnity

Identity protection

Pet insurance

Education reimbursement

FSA/HAS

Annual bonus

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. in Dunkirk, MD seeks a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality and productivity, and mentor a team across shifts. You will coordinate workflow, manage schedules, and partner with Quality and Engineering to improve processes.

Ideal candidates demonstrate hands-on leadership, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, and strong communication. This full-time, on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continuous

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities.
• Strong problem-solving and Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate production employees to maximize quality and engagement.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for results.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and train employees as needed.
• Promote a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication and continuous learning.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet production goals.
• Monitor departmental performance and adjust resources to achieve productivity targets.
• Manage production schedules, work orders, labor requirements, and material availability.
• Coordinate activities between departments and lead daily production team meetings.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, RCA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to equipment, processes, material flow, and layout.
• Monitor KPIs and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to reduce defects and improve processes.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and root cause analysis.
• Support preventive maintenance and production planning.
• Communicate company objectives, policy changes, and production updates effectively.
• Prepare and distribute production, maintenance, safety, and project status reports.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Job description

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• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Dunkirk, MD 20754, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $1,250 USD to $1,500 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRODU001758

Description

Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and leading manufacturing operations in an assigned area to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role oversees production personnel, coordinates workflow across departments, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet production, quality, delivery, and safety objectives.

The Production Supervisor provides leadership for assigned manufacturing areas by developing employees, optimizing processes, resolving operational challenges, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The position ensures organizational goals are effectively communicated and achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate production employees to maximize the quality and engagement.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for results.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and train employees as needed.
• Promote a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication, and continuous learning.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet production goals.
• Monitor departmental performance and adjust resources as necessary to achieve productivity targets.
• Manage production schedules, work orders, labor requirements, and material availability to ensure efficient workflow.
• Coordinate activities between assigned departments.
• Lead daily production team meetings and communicate priorities, goals, and operational updates.
• Ensure products meet all quality standards and customer specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to equipment, processes, material flow, and facility layout.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor results.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to reduce defects and improve manufacturing processes.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and identifying root causes of recurring problems.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and production planning.
• Communicate company objectives, policy changes, production results, and operational concerns effectively.
• Prepare and distribute production, maintenance, safety, and project status reports.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Keep management informed regarding production performance, staffing needs, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Actively promotes plant safety improvement and programs including STOP Audits and operator safety checklists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Computer Skills:

• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to analyze production data, maintain electronic records, generate reports, manage production schedules, and utilize manufacturing software applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Understanding and adherence to relevant safety regulations and protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, including assigning tasks, providing training, and motivating employees.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Excellent benefits package. Benefits options include paid time off, 11 paid holidays, health (single and family), vision, dental, life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, and pet insurance on the first day of full-time employment. Other options include an education reimbursement, flexible spending account (FSA) and a health savings account (HAS) for eligible employees. Potential annual bonus. A 401(k) plan with employer match available after 60 days of employment.

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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