Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hourly production employees across multiple lines or work cells on the 2nd shift
• Own daily execution of production plans, staffing alignment, and shift readiness activities
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, conduct safety talks, and lead responses to safety concerns
• Drive quality at the source by ensuring standard work compliance and proactive quality assurance
• Monitor shift performance using KPIs such as production output, scrap, First Pass Yield, and downtime
• Execute real-time problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for production or equipment issues
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Shipping to support on-time, in-full delivery
• Ensure accurate floor-level transactions in the ERP/MRP system, including labor reporting and inventory movements
• Coach, train, and develop employees through performance feedback and cross-training
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and waste elimination

Requirements

• 3–7 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 1–2 years in a Lead, Trainer, or Supervisory role
• Experience leading production teams in fabrication, metal forming, assembly, or engineered-to-order environments
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and standard work
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for shop floor transactions
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety practices and general ISO quality system awareness
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions at the line level

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or a related field
• Lean or Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification
• Experience leading mid-size manufacturing operations with 20–40 direct reports
• Familiarity with OEE, MES dashboards, or real-time production performance tracking
• Proven success driving scrap reduction and productivity improvements

About the Company

Air Distribution Technologies is a global leader in air distribution solutions, providing high-quality components and systems for various commercial and industrial applications.