Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, Manufacturing Production Supervisor with strong mechanical aptitude and advanced Excel/data reporting skills to oversee daily operations for a woman-owned manufacturing company. This role combines floor leadership with data-driven decision-making to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This is a salaried position averaging 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required, and some weeks may involve more or fewer hours depending on workload, staffing and business needs.

What the Production Supervisor is responsible for:

· Lead and coordinate daily/weekly production planning, scheduling, and execution to meet output goals.

· Monitor production lines and processes, troubleshoot issues, enforce quality standards, and drive corrective actions.

· Collect, analyze, and report production data; track KPIs using Excel (pivot tables, formulas, reporting).

· Supervise and motivate operators, leads, and support staff; coordinate shift coverage and ensure adherence to SOPs.

· Train staff on safety, maintain OSHA logs, and enforce safety and compliance protocols.

· Partner with operators, maintenance, shipping, and packaging teams to optimize workflow.

· Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including product testing and process enhancements.

· Work directly with the VP of Operations on strategic initiatives and serve as acting lead when senior leadership is unavailable.

· Communicate effectively with bilingual staff (Spanish/English) for training, instructions, and translation as needed.

· Operate in a workshop environment with dust, machine noise, and protective equipment provided.

What experience we are looking for:

· HS diploma or GED equivalent required

· 2+ years of proven supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing

· Direct knowledge of production in manufacturing settings (ideally in adhesives, coatings, printing, or similar)

· Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to understand and improve processes.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, reporting).

· Experience with ERP/MRP systems a plus (or willingness to learn).

· Experience in process control, quality management, and KPI tracking.

· Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement preferred.

· Sit-down forklift certification (or willingness to become certified)

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

· Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in an industrial environment.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus (not required).