Supervisor Production Operations

Job Title: Supervisor Production Operations

Location: Avoca, IA

Salary Compensation: $55,000 – $76,000 annually | $26.00-$37.00 per hour (Salary commensurate with experience.)

Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Company Size: 100 – 700 million in annual revenue

Keys to Job: Prior manufacturing supervision; ISO quality-environment experience; production scheduling, inventory management, and planning; ability to write procedures and lead safety and quality initiatives; MS Office proficiency, with SAP preferred; leadership, problem-solving, and 5S/Lean continuous-improvement skills; and comfort with a physical second-shift manufacturing environment.

Job Description

The Supervisor Production Operations supervises and coordinates manufacturing team activities to safely and efficiently produce and ship high-quality products that meet all customer requirements. This working-supervisor role focuses on leadership, continuous improvement, safety compliance, quality, and meeting production schedules.

Core Responsibilities

· Inspire trust and respect while providing leadership, guidance, and direction to achieve team goals.

· Take responsibility for team performance and resolve issues promptly.

· Determine work procedures, prepare schedules, and expedite workflow.

· Maintain a strong understanding of production-planning systems.

· Supervise and support quality procedures, including inspection documentation, engineering deviations, and training on quality programs.

· Create and enforce safety rules and conduct monthly department safety inspections.

· Perform or assist with hands-on production duties as needed.

· Develop process plans covering people, resources, equipment, and floor layout for each customer order.

· Coordinate with planning teams to meet shipment dates and adjust staffing, including overtime, to meet demand.

· Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.

· Initiate and sustain 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and other continuous-improvement programs.

· Drive cross-training to increase workforce versatility.

· Analyze and resolve work problems while fostering a positive team environment.

· Ensure accuracy of inputs from engineering, sales, and manufacturing so final products meet expectations.

· Communicate changes effectively and support organizational goals and values.

Required Qualifications

· Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination.

· Experience working in an ISO-certified quality environment.

· Prior manufacturing supervision experience.

· Experience creating written procedures and instructions.

· Ability to actively resolve customer product issues.

· Production and inventory scheduling experience.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; SAP experience is a plus.

· Safety-compliance knowledge; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 is a plus.

· Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong personnel and leadership skills.

· Willingness to take on added responsibility, run departmental meetings, and commit the time needed to achieve goals.

· Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, climb, stoop, and work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, and vibration.

· Availability for second-shift operations.