Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Location: La Vergne, TN, US, 37086

Company

Manufacturing operations focused on producing quality parts and products while meeting cost, performance, customer, and delivery requirements.

What you will do

• Prioritize, schedule, delegate, and directly supervise production work to meet quality, cost, schedule, and delivery requirements.
• Interpret specifications and drawings, adjust work procedures, assign job orders, and organize upcoming production orders and materials.
• Drive continuous improvement through cross-functional work, Lean manufacturing tools, process optimization, productivity improvements, and cost reduction.
• Analyze and resolve production problems, inspect products before shipping when required, and maintain quality, safety, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.
• Train employees, manage performance and employee relations, coach staff, and support recruitment, interviewing, and hiring.
• Maintain required records, reports, documents, and management updates, including special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use Lean manufacturing tools and processes to drive continuous improvement across complex organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet software, and email.
• Knowledge of and experience with ERP systems.
• Experience in performance management, with the ability to coach, guide, and influence.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite production leadership role in La Vergne, Tennessee.
• Work is governed by company quality, performance, safety, housekeeping, and regulatory standards.
• Close collaboration with production staff, management, and cross-functional teams.