Production Supervisor
Ripple Foods
Aegis has partnered with a manufacturing company in the Mason, OH area who is looking to bring on a Production Supervisor to their team!
This is a full time, direct hire position that comes with a full host of benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k match.
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved. This role supervises hourly production employees, coordinates workflow, monitors performance metrics, and drives continuous improvement initiatives within the plant. The Production Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact on the production floor and ensures adherence to company policies and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of hourly production employees across assigned shift
- Ensure daily production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards
- Monitor KPIs including throughput, scrap, downtime, OEE, and labor efficiency
- Enforce safety policies and lead by example in maintaining a safe work environment
- Coordinate staffing levels to meet production demands
- Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate production priorities
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
- Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Collaborate with maintenance to address equipment issues and minimize downtime
- Partner with quality team to resolve defects and ensure compliance with standards
- Complete production reports and maintain accurate documentation
- Coach, train, and develop team members; participate in performance reviews
- Address employee relations matters in partnership with HR
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent manufacturing experience)
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 1+ years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred
- Strong understanding of production processes and plant floor operations
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools
- Knowledge of Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement principles
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills