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nortekinc·3 days ago

Production Supervisor

Mid · 2-5 yearsH1B likely

About this role

Work Schedule 

Fixed 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday)  

  • 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM 

Overtime may be required based on business needs 

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership & Team Development 

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15–25 employees, including team leads 

  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement 

  • Provide clear direction, feedback, and performance management 

  • Support hiring, training, and workforce planning 

Operations Execution 

  • Oversee daily production to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals 

  • Maintain strong floor presence (~70%) to support teams and resolve issues 

  • Ensure adherence to standard work, policies, and procedures 

  • Monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions 

Continuous Improvement 

  • Apply lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, flow) 

  • Lead root cause problem solving and implement sustainable solutions 

  • Maintain training matrices and build workforce capability 

  • Drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity 

Safety & Quality 

  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture 

  • Ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures 

  • Support and reinforce quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives 

Administrative 

  • Manage time and attendance for production staff 

  • Utilize ERP system (Infor) and production data to support decision-making 

  • Maintain accurate records and reporting 

Qualifications 

Required 

  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume or mixed-model environment

  • Direct supervisory experience leading production teams 

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills 

  • Experience in lean manufacturing environments 

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills 

  • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and mechanical drawings 

Preferred 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field 

  • Experience using ERP systems (Infor preferred) 

Key Competencies 

  • Leadership and people development (priority focus) 

  • Accountability and results orientation 

  • Problem-solving and decision-making 

  • Communication and collaboration