Urbandale Production Lead - Lean, Safe, Hands-On

Energy Jobline ZR; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Solutions, LLC in Urbandale, IA is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead Operators, Assemblers, Utility employees and Material Handlers in a safety-focused manufacturing environment that produces ground-protection products.

You will oversee daily production activities, coach employees, monitor quality, and coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics while promoting Lean, 5S, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or production experience required.
• Experience supervising a team in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to read and follow production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support daily production activities.
• Assign work and communicate daily safety, quality, and production goals.
• Ensure employees follow safety procedures and use required PPE.
• Monitor quality throughout fabrication, molding, finishing, and assembly.
• Address production delays, equipment issues, material shortages, and quality concerns.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, and overtime.
• Train, coach, and cross-train employees.
• Monitor productivity, downtime, scrap, rework, and material waste.
• Lead daily production meetings and provide clear shift handoffs.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, downtime, and labor records.
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
• Support 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

5S

Reading production instructions

Job description

Labor Solutions, LLC in Urbandale, IA is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead Operators, Assemblers, Utility employees and Material Handlers in a safety-focused manufacturing environment that produces ground-protection products.

You will oversee daily production activities, coach employees, monitor quality, and coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics while promoting Lean, 5S, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Overtime may be required.