PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - Thomas Talent Network

Role Title - Production Supervisor

Location - Nicholasville, KY

Salary - 60k-80k

Production Supervisor - JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role

The Production Supervisor will work directly with the Operations Manager of the company. The role will have the primary responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of Machine Time’s manufacturing facility located in Nicholasville, KY. This person will be a member of the company’s Leadership Team working to implement key strategies set forth for the business. In addition, the Production Supervisor will help lead the company-wide initiatives of standardization and growth to ensure consistency, efficiency, quality, regulatory, and legal compliance of all activities conducted by the shop teams. .

Time management and the ability to prioritize will be crucial to the success of this position. Ability to work within the assigned budget, manage production team members, and collaborate effectively with fellow leadership is expected. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility and will play a key role in implementing strategies and initiatives to ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality production. They will work collaboratively with the team members to implement company-wide initiatives for standardization and growth, supporting the mission and vision of the business.

Responsibilities

Production Supervision

Oversight of all manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced on time and meet specifications.

Lead, motivate, and support teams across multiple shifts within a time-sensitive and demanding environment.

Schedule and manage direct reports, resolving any production-related issues.

Recruit, train, and develop machinists and team leaders, providing ongoing coaching and performance management.

Lead teams in the establishment and standardization of operational processes while regularly evaluating practices for improvement opportunities.

Explore opportunities to increase the quality of products and customer service.

Set goals at the shop level which tie back to overarching business objectives.

Analyze and interpret data and metrics, establishing corrective measures as needed.

Monitor operational systems and implement processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and KPI inhibitors.

Oversight of all maintenance operations to ensure minimal downtime of machines.&

Safety Compliance

Establish a mindset of Safe Excellence by training staff and empowering the team to take action in addressing quality and people safety concerns as necessary.

Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, quality certifications, regulatory controls (OSHA/ITAR/AS9100), taking corrective action when necessary.

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.

Collaborate with key leaders to make decisions that support overarching business objectives.

Maintain constant communication with management, staff, and vendors to ensure proper operations of the organization.

Work closely with Human Resources to lead the team with integrity and establish a trusting, inclusive, and productive working environment.

Budget Support

Collaborate with the Operations Manager and support cost-saving efforts.

Contribute to budget control through consumables and routine purchasing.

Our Typical, and not-so-typical, Job Requirements

You respect others. Period.

You are intellectually curious and have a constant desire to learn

You lead the team in effort and are willing to go the extra mile

You choose to do what’s right over what’s easy or what’s popular

You can balance empathy with accountability to drive results

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in engineering or manufacturing related field

2+ years in manufacturing supervisory role, preferably in a machine shop setting

Excellent collaboration, emotional intelligence, and leadership abilities

Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills

Knowledge of business functions (Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, etc.)

Demonstrates ability to develop innovative solutions to drive business results.

Experience performing data analysis and tracking performance metrics.

Systems thinker and ability to streamline processes for increased productivity.

Ability to problem solve maintenance issues with machines, tools, facilities, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Budget and project management experience

Experience purchasing tools and consumables.

Knowledge of CNC machining

Experience working with startups or growing a small business

NOTE:

We are looking for someone who can assist machinists and help solve machine-related issues, rather than candidates with a background in warehouse or packaging companies.