Supervisor Production Operations

Tom Trese; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese in Avoca, IA seeks a Supervisor Production Operations to lead a second-shift manufacturing team in safe, efficient production and on-time shipment of quality products. You will drive continuous improvement, enforce safety and quality programs, and coordinate with planning to meet schedules.

You should have ISO quality environment experience, proven production supervision, and strong proficiency in MS Office with SAP experience a plus. Salary $55,000-$76,000, on-site only.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or related experience.
• Experience in an ISO-certified quality environment.
• Prior manufacturing supervision experience.
• Experience creating written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to actively resolve customer product issues.
• Production and inventory scheduling experience.
• MS Office familiarity; SAP experience is a plus.
• Safety-compliance knowledge; OSHA 10/30 is a plus.
• Highly organized with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take on added responsibility in a second-shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire trust and lead the team to meet goals and deadlines.
• Oversee production scheduling, and adjust staffing including overtime.
• Determine work procedures and expedite workflow.
• Maintain production-planning systems knowledge.
• Supervise quality procedures and training on quality programs.
• Enforce safety rules and conduct monthly safety inspections.
• Perform hands-on production duties as needed.
• Develop process plans covering people, resources, and equipment.
• Coordinate with planning to meet shipment dates.
• Drive continuous-improvement programs like 5S/Lean, and cross-train staff.
• Analyze and resolve problems while fostering a positive team environment.
• Ensure inputs from engineering/sales/manufacturing are accurate.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

ISO quality environment

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Leadership

Problem solving

5S/Lean

Communication

Procedures writing

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Supervisor Production Operations

Job Title: Supervisor Production Operations

Location: Avoca, IA

Salary Compensation: $55,000 - $76,000 annually | $26.00-$37.00 per hour (Salary commensurate with experience.)

Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Company Size: 100 - 700 million in annual revenue

Keys to Job: Prior manufacturing supervision; ISO quality-environment experience; production scheduling, inventory management, and planning; ability to write procedures and lead safety and quality initiatives; MS Office proficiency, with SAP preferred; leadership, problem-solving, and 5S/Lean continuous-improvement skills; and comfort with a physical second-shift manufacturing environment.

The Supervisor Production Operations supervises and coordinates manufacturing team activities to safely and efficiently produce and ship high-quality products that meet all customer requirements. This working-supervisor role focuses on leadership, continuous improvement, safety compliance, quality, and meeting production schedules.

Core Responsibilities

• Inspire trust and respect while providing leadership, guidance, and direction to achieve team goals.
• Take responsibility for team performance and resolve issues promptly.
• Determine work procedures, prepare schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Maintain a strong understanding of production-planning systems.
• Supervise and support quality procedures, including inspection documentation, engineering deviations, and training on quality programs.
• Create and enforce safety rules and conduct monthly department safety inspections.
• Perform or assist with hands-on production duties as needed.
• Develop process plans covering people, resources, equipment, and floor layout for each customer order.
• Coordinate with planning teams to meet shipment dates and adjust staffing, including overtime, to meet demand.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Initiate and sustain 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and other continuous-improvement programs.
• Drive cross-training to increase workforce versatility.
• Analyze and resolve work problems while fostering a positive team environment.
• Ensure accuracy of inputs from engineering, sales, and manufacturing so final products meet expectations.
• Communicate changes effectively and support organizational goals and values.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience working in an ISO-certified quality environment.
• Prior manufacturing supervision experience.
• Experience creating written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to actively resolve customer product issues.
• Production and inventory scheduling experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; SAP experience is a plus.
• Safety-compliance knowledge; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 is a plus.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong personnel and leadership skills.
• Willingness to take on added responsibility, run departmental meetings, and commit the time needed to achieve goals.
• Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, climb, stoop, and work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, and vibration.
• Availability for second-shift operations.