Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Production Supervisor – Day Shift
Location: Clayton–Smithfield, NC Area
About the Role:
Aegis Worldwide is a recruiting firm partnered with a global manufacturer near the Clayton/Smithfield, NC area. We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join their fast-paced manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach to daily production operations, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while developing and leading a team of 20+ employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate production operations to meet daily and long-term manufacturing goals.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ production employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and other CI tools to enhance productivity and quality.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct employee performance reviews, handle disciplinary actions, and manage attendance and scheduling.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve operational challenges and optimize processes.
- Oversee training and onboarding for new team members to ensure consistent performance and adherence to procedures.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on production metrics to management.
Qualifications:
- 5–8 years of experience in a manufacturing production supervisory or leadership role.
- Proven experience managing large teams (20+ employees) in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of Lean principles, Continuous Improvement, and root cause analysis.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a hands-on management style.
- Ability to interpret and implement production schedules and process documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Job Tags
Worldwide, Day shift,