Supervisor

Jobtailor; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor for hollow metal production in the United States. You will lead staff, coordinate daily decisions with the Operations Manager, and drive strategic goals for the department.

The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and process improvements to reduce waste and improve quality. Responsibilities include scheduling, ensuring on-time delivery, mentoring teams, and maintaining OSHA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Lean manufacturing techniques and process improvement proficiency.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and production for hollow metal manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager on daily decision-making.
• Assist in setting and achieving strategic goals for the department.
• Provide direction, training, mentoring and motivation to production teams.
• Manage work schedules to meet production requirements.
• Ensure orders are filled efficiently and on-time.
• Provide quality oversight for all customer orders.
• Lead lean initiatives to improve procedures and processes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, quality, and cost controls.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Process Improvement

Leadership Experience

Inventory Management

Production Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Kaizen

Job description

• Oversee staff and production for hollow metal manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager on daily decision-making.
• Assist in setting and achieving strategic goals and objectives for the department.
• Provide direction, training, mentoring and motivation to assist production teams to safely perform the functions of their responsibilities.
• Manage work schedules to meet production requirements.
• Ensure orders are filled efficiently and correctly, while providing on-time delivery to customers.
• Provide quality oversight for all customer orders.
• Lead and assist in developing lean initiatives for improving procedures and processes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, inventory management, state and federal regulations.
• Uphold the standards of Assa Abloy employment policies and guidelines, including the Code of Conduct.
• Attend and participate in various meetings

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• (4) years previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Experience with metal forming or closely related field is preferred.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Process Improvement, customer service, freight and distribution, capacity and manpower planning, inventory management and replenishment, and production scheduling.
• General understanding of the commercial construction industry.
• Leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and the proven ability to develop relationships and influence all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Process Improvement, and effective leadership within a manufacturing environment. Capable of managing production schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering strong relationships across all organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Process Improvement
• Leadership Experience
• Inventory Management
• Production Scheduling

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Process Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Production Scheduling
• Capacity Planning
• Freight and Distribution
• Customer Service
• Quality Oversight
• Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Mentoring
• Motivation
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Hollow Metal Manufacturing
• Commercial Construction
• OSHA Compliance
• Cost Control
• Waste Reduction