Senior Production Supervisor — Lean Manufacturing Lead

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Lighting Inc. is seeking a Production Specialist II in Des Moines, IA. The role involves supervising hourly staff, planning shifts, and coordinating production activities to maximize efficiency and quality.

You will work closely with Engineering, Material Control, and Quality Control to meet schedules and improve processes. Ideal candidates have 6–10 years of relevant leadership experience, familiarity with Lean concepts, and proficiency in ERP/WMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of relevant experience in production leadership.
• Experience supervising hourly employees and coordinating shift operations.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees and maintain shift operation logs.
• Prepare daily time sheets, production summaries, and downtime reports.
• Plan work assignments to optimize manpower, materials, and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with Engineering on methods, layouts, processes, and equipment improvements.
• Coordinate with Material Control on production schedules and material needs.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Communicate production changes to management and stakeholders.
• Work with HR on employee relations and labor matters.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies, safety rules, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Production leadership

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/WMS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Hubbell Lighting Inc. is seeking a Production Specialist II in Des Moines, IA. The role involves supervising hourly staff, planning shifts, and coordinating production activities to maximize efficiency and quality.

You will work closely with Engineering, Material Control, and Quality Control to meet schedules and improve processes. Ideal candidates have 6–10 years of relevant leadership experience, familiarity with Lean concepts, and proficiency in ERP/WMS and MS Office.