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Production Supervisor

Location: 

Louisa, US, 23093

Date:  Apr 29, 2026
Posting Date:  Wed, 29 04 2026
Job Area:  Operations
Job Level:  Experienced

Main Tasks

  • Plan, schedule, assign, and expedite work to ensure efficient, timely workflow
  • Provide clear written and verbal instructions; monitor work quality for accuracy, cleanliness, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and customer expectations
  • Hire, train, develop, mentor, coach, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with HR policies
  • Assess employee skills and performance and provide coaching to support growth and productivity
  • Control labor costs by managing staffing levels and minimizing overtime
  • Enforce understanding of and compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
  • Evaluate current processes and standardize work procedures to improve operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with other manufacturing leaders to coordinate warehouse and plant activities
  • Maintain a safe work environment with a strong “Safety First” culture and a goal of zero lost‑time incidents
  • Provide leadership and training to support company goals and operational objectives
  • Promote shop‑floor organization, cleanliness, and 5S standards among plant personnel
  • Monitor production output and prepare daily reports, including detailed documentation of issues and corrective actions
  • Assess production levels and customer demand to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure performance goals are met
  • Ensure employees report to workstations on time for start‑up, breaks, and lunch periods
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
 
Requirements:  
 
  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or material management
  • Proven ability to hire, train, coach, mentor, and manage employee performance
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of production scheduling, raw materials planning, and workflow coordination
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments; strong understanding of 5S and safety practices (STOP, CALL, WAIT)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write routine reports
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ERP experience required (Sage preferred)
  • Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while multitasking under pressure
  • Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, results‑driven with a positive attitude
  • Forklift experience or certification preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.


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