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:
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Monday – Thursday | 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Occasional Fridays as needed to support customer demand.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and supervise daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
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Direct, coach, and develop a team of 20+ production employees and team leads.
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Drive employee engagement, accountability, and a positive team culture.
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Monitor production schedules and workflow to maximize efficiency while minimizing downtime.
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Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA standards.
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Maintain product quality by enforcing ISO Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
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Identify production challenges and implement effective solutions to improve performance.
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Coordinate staffing, training, cross-training, and employee development initiatives.
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Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and corrective actions when necessary.
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Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Shipping, Engineering, and other departments to meet production objectives.
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Analyze production metrics and utilize data to drive continuous improvement.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment (5S principles).
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Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous process improvements.
Qualifications:
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Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
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Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams.
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Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety practices, and quality systems.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
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Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
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Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
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High level of accountability, professionalism, and decision-making ability.
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Drug screening and background check required.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary.
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Weekly pay.
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
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Paid Vacation.
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10 Paid Holidays.
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401(k) with Company Match.
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Company-Paid Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
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Employee Referral Bonus – $500.
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Company Events & Team Building Activities.
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Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement.
