Supervisor, Production

OPW Global; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Global in Elon, NC seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at the Elon assembly plant. This role directs production activities, coaching teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production with leadership experience, familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in production; 1–2 years leading a team.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or CI leadership.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach production employees to achieve goals while upholding safety, respect, inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Direct and coordinate daily production activities, schedule resources, and prioritize work to meet goals.
• Champion Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement to boost safety, quality, productivity, and engagement.
• Maintain attendance, payroll, production, and performance records; use ATM/Shop Floor Plus/AS400/Infor XA/Excel for reporting.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Conflict resolution

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, or related field

Tools

ATM

Shop Floor Plus

AS400

Infor XA

Excel

Job description

This position is based in our Elon assembly plant and has a base schedule of Monday - Thursday, 5am-3pm. Requires the ability to work overtime as needed.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leads to achieve operational goals while fostering a culture of safety, respect, inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Create an engaging work environment where employees from diverse backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their ideas and talents.
• Build strong relationships with team members through regular communication, feedback, recognition, and performance coaching.
• Promote a positive employee experience by addressing concerns proactively, resolving conflicts effectively, and encouraging collaboration across teams.
• Support talent development through training, cross-training, skills advancement, succession planning, and continuous feedback.

Operations Management

• Direct and coordinate daily production activities, including reviewing work orders, scheduling resources, establishing priorities, and ensuring production goals are achieved.
• Monitor production performance and resource utilization to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Conduct regular floor audits and Gemba walks to assess safety, quality, productivity, and process adherence while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve challenges and improve performance.
• Facilitate timely processing and shipment of customer orders while maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Encourage employee participation in continuous improvement efforts and foster a culture where ideas for improvement are welcomed and acted upon.
• Analyze operational metrics and trends to identify root causes, eliminate waste, improve workflows, and drive sustainable process improvements.
• Lead and support improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Performance & Administration

• Maintain employee attendance, payroll, production, and performance records accurately and timely.
• Utilize systems such as ATM, Shop Floor Plus, AS400, Infor XA, Excel, and Word to monitor production activities and report results.
• Maintain and communicate performance metrics through visual management tools, communication boards, and team meetings.
• Participate in SQDIP, safety, and operational meetings, providing updates, recommendations, and leadership support.
• Support hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, disciplinary actions, and employee recognition initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in production, with at least 1-2 years in leading a team within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ATM, Shop Floor Plus, AS400, or Infor XA systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including responsibility for employee supervision, scheduling, safety, performance management, and operational execution.
• Strong commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, build employee engagement, and develop talent.
• Experience identifying operational challenges, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, coaching, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software systems.
• Demonstrated adaptability, resilience, and commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production facility.