Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift
Solon, Ohio • Full-Time

About the Role:

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Are you passionate about developing teams, driving operational excellence, and achieving production goals?

We are a growing Custom Materials and Automotive Services manufacturer seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our 1st Shift operations. In this role, you will oversee daily production activities, ensure a safe and efficient work environment, develop employees, and partner with leadership to meet quality, productivity, and customer expectations.

This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys coaching employees, solving problems, improving processes, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Schedule:
Monday – Thursday | 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Occasional Fridays as needed to support customer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Direct, coach, and develop a team of 20+ production employees and team leads.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and a positive team culture.
• Monitor production schedules and workflow to maximize efficiency while minimizing downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain product quality by enforcing ISO Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Identify production challenges and implement effective solutions to improve performance.
• Coordinate staffing, training, cross-training, and employee development initiatives.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and corrective actions when necessary.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Shipping, Engineering, and other departments to meet production objectives.
• Analyze production metrics and utilize data to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment (5S principles).
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and decision-making ability.
• Drug screening and background check required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Weekly pay.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Paid Vacation.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Company-Paid Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Referral Bonus – $500.
• Company Events & Team Building Activities.
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement.