Supervisor Production Operations

Keystone Distinction Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Avoca, IA, is seeking a Supervisor Production Operations to lead a manufacturing team on a second shift, ensuring safe, efficient production that meets customer specs. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, quality control, and coordination with planning to hit shipment dates.

The ideal candidate has ISO quality experience, prior supervision, and strong MS Office skills, with SAP familiarity considered a plus.

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.

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.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

ISO quality environment

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Procedures writing

Safety initiatives

Quality initiatives

MS Office

Leadership

Problem solving

5S/Lean

Second-shift readiness

Education

Associate 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.