Production Supervisor - Tipton

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead a production shift to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. This role is responsible for supervising a team of approximately 25 to 40 employees while balancing production, quality, safety, and operational objectives. Success in this position requires strong leadership, operational knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement, employee development, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Operations
• Oversee daily production activities and ensure products are manufactured according to established procedures, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Balance productivity, quality, safety, costs, and team performance to achieve operational goals.
• Conduct daily production meetings and weekly toolbox meetings.
• Ensure accurate collection and completion of production documentation and data.
• Generate purchase requisitions for required production tools and consumable items.
• Support employee training and enrollment in internal and external development programs.
• Develop and Lead Teams
• Supervise Lead Operators and Operators to achieve business objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and safety.
• Communicate operational updates and business priorities through regular team meetings.
• Provide coaching, development, performance evaluations, and employee feedback.
• Support hiring decisions, promotions, disciplinary actions, attendance management, and employee relations activities.
• Manage labor allocation and staffing needs to meet production demands.
• Champion Safety, Health, and Environmental Excellence
• Promote safe work practices and maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
• Support and administer safety programs and initiatives.
• Conduct safety investigations and corrective action follow-up activities.
• Participate in workplace inspections and safety committees.
• Train employees on incident reporting processes and safety expectations.
• Review safety incidents and communicate lessons learned with team members.
• Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with technical procedures and specifications.
• Participate in manufacturing system initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Help develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Lead improvement projects and support manufacturing trials for new products and process enhancements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Participate in value stream mapping, failure mode analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Support Equipment Reliability
• Ensure production equipment remains safe and capable of meeting quality and production requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and follow-up activities.
• Manage the purchase of spare parts and production supplies to minimize downtime.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and engineering teams to support operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma.
• Required Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant manufacturing or production experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Understanding of the relationship between production variables and product quality.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to achieve results through others.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational, safety, quality, equipment, and staffing challenges.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

 Why Join Mattr?

• Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, vested from day one
• Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more
• Year-round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training
• Onsite parking + staff social events

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