Production Team Lead — Drive Efficiency & Safety

Genie Matthews and Associates; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinate production and maintenance activities, and drive safety and quality on the plant floor. You will train and develop team members, monitor performance metrics, and work with managers to implement continuous process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource use while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years of prior leadership experience in a foundry environment preferred.
• Prior experience as lead person, leadership trainee, supervisor, or similar leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production and maintenance activities to meet operational goals.
• Communicate priorities with foremen and team members to align resources effectively.
• Create team assignments and communicate expectations for efficient workflow.
• Monitor production schedules, resource availability, and workforce capacity, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain appropriate levels of non-inventory production and maintenance supplies.
• Track department performance, monitor metrics, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct daily start-up meetings and provide ongoing communication throughout the day.
• Spend time on the production floor to support employees and answer questions.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout all processes.
• Train and support new employees on safety requirements, equipment operation, and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with managers, supervisors, and team members to identify improvements.
• Conduct and document performance reviews and development conversations.
• Coach employees through one-on-one discussions and support growth.
• Identify training opportunities to improve performance and engagement.
• Promote workplace safety through training and continuous improvement.
• Monitor attendance, approve vacation requests, and maintain records.
• Complete required data entry and maintain information in company systems.
• Coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety responsibilities, including inspections.
• Participate in meetings on coaching, safety, strategy, and operations.
• Assist with interviews and support orientation and onboarding.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Resource management

Prioritization

Scheduling

Quality

Safety

Team collaboration

Data entry

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Leadership experience in manufacturing

Bachelor's degree (foundry env preferred)

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinate production and maintenance activities, and drive safety and quality on the plant floor. You will train and develop team members, monitor performance metrics, and work with managers to implement continuous process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource use while