Production Supervisor

We’re working on a confidential search for a hands-on Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in a growing defense manufacturing facility. You’ll supervise a 24/5 production team, own safety/quality/delivery targets, and coordinate with logistics to keep material moving. This role is ideal for a front-line leader who can develop people, improve processes, and keep lines running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coach ~15 hourly employees across 24/5 operations; handle hiring, onboarding, training, performance feedback, and recognition.
  

• Plan, assign, and direct daily work to meet production schedules and priorities; maintain steady, uninterrupted shift operations.
  

• Track output, OEE/throughput, labor hours, and downtime; maintain accurate time and production records.
  

• Ensure shipments meet requirements; verify material and paperwork accuracy; coordinate with the logistics hub.
  

• Enforce ESD/safety procedures; assist with implementing safeguards, PPE standards, and incident prevention.
  

• Troubleshoot equipment issues with Maintenance/Engineering; recommend process/equipment changes to improve efficiency.
  

• Oversee R&M and special projects for building/grounds as needed.
  

• Enter/verify orders and work orders in the production planning/ERP system; communicate status across shifts.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
  

• VantageClear Certification (or equivalent) 
  

• Proven problem-solving skills: gather/analyze data, develop options, and drive decisions.
  

• Project coordination ability: build plans, manage timelines/budgets, communicate progress, and close actions.
  

• Strong customer focus and service mindset—meets commitments and responds promptly to needs.
  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); effective in meetings and group settings.
  

• Team leadership: delegates effectively, sets clear expectations, monitors results, and recognizes performance.
  

• Supervisory fundamentals: coaching, feedback, conflict resolution, confidentiality, and continuous skill development.
  

Why This Role

• Lead a small, growing team where your decisions have visible impact.
  

• Blend production leadership with logistics coordination in a fast-moving environment.
  

• Opportunity to shape procedures, training, and standards as the site scales.