Shift Production Supervisor: Lean Manufacturing Leader

Engineered Wire; Treaton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Wire is seeking a Production Supervisor to directly oversee manufacturing operations on-site, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory targets are met. You will plan with plant leadership, enforce standard work, and drive root-cause analysis for defects.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus Lean implementation experience and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/engineering field or equivalent combination of education and 1–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory goals.
• Coordinate production activities with Superintendents/Plant Managers to achieve objectives.
• Follow standard work and daily schedules to maintain efficiency.
• Support customer requests and identify root causes of defects.
• Ensure operators are trained and certified to perform tasks.
• Provide leadership and training to achieve company goals and drive ownership.

Skills

Manufacturing machinery experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership & supervision

Problem solving & analysis

Decision making

Team engagement & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Engineered Wire is seeking a Production Supervisor to directly oversee manufacturing operations on-site, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory targets are met. You will plan with plant leadership, enforce standard work, and drive root-cause analysis for defects.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus Lean implementation experience and strong communication and leadership skills.